advice on labs....

[DapperDan]

I had a black lab for twelve years and she went pretty much evey where with me. She loved hunting and fishing and just going for a ride. Sadly she became I'll and after multiple trips to the vet she passed away a few months ago. I got her as a puppy and trained her myself. Her drive to retrieve was more than I could ask, even in the most foul weather, and her heart and love was greater than most people I know. And although she will be missed she will hold a place in my heart. So I'm now looking for a new man's best friend that will hunt as hard if not harder than me and be as dedicated. So if anyone knows of any good kennels that produce great labs or know of any great labs in general I would appreciate it. Bloodlines are somewhat important. My previous girl was from Sugarland and carried an impressive pedigree. Thanks for the help in the search.

[Drop Tine]

Sorry for your loss. Just found out my girl (chocolate) has cancer. Lots of good kennels around the Houston area though. Good luck with the search and puppy stage!

[Corn Sack]

There is a guy right near you outside of Huntsville. You can find him online, bigcountrykennels my I know two guys that have his labs and both are were retrieving hard at twelve weeks tons of drive

[DapperDan]

Anyone familiar with dark timber kennels

[jsuggs]

My daughter got mine for Louisiana Sportsman. A trainer in Orange Texas. She is a heck of a hunter, loyal as any lab I've ever had and loves the water. Great line of ancestors. I will try to find their number.

[DapperDan]

Thanks j Suggs

[gig one]

Shoalmar Kennels in Conroe Aronld has some nice breeds and is also a trainer

[lab man]

We got our last one from The Retriever Academy in Miami, OK. Derek was a great guy and even better trainer.

Another good place to watch is the Retriever Training Forums classified adds.

http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?31-Classifieds-Lab-Puppies&

[DapperDan]

Thanks lab man

[Swampa]

I've got a great lab out of this kennel. They're in Houston.

http://watermark-retrievers.com

[whitetailfanatic]

we got our black lab from a fellow Tbh'er, NO PAPERS, or fancy blood lines that I know about, and she fetches everything! even got her looking for antlers now, best Dog my family has EVER OWNED!
Can't remember his name, but Thank you!
she's been a blessing to us, not just man's best friend

[DanTheMan]

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[DapperDan]

Any input on male vs female and yellow vs black

[fireman0684]

I just got a new pup from a top notch kennel around Lubbock. That's a bit of a haul for you though. Great blood lines, she already wants to retrieve at 8 weeks old

[elkaholic9292]

Female, yellow is my favorite.