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Where to get a Golden Retriever or Labrador Puppy?

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  1. HoustonTexas

    HoustonTexas Member

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    Are there any breeders in Houston that anyone would recommend or anywhere else that I can get a puppy from?
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    The shelter. You can find labs pretty easily. Shouldn't have to got to a breeder.
     
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  3. CCorn

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    Labs can be found anywhere. Contact some shelters. Lab mixes are awesome too. I have a Lab/Dalmatian and he's the greatest dog ive ever had. Unique personality.
     
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  4. Angkor Wat

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    adopt one! save a life
     
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    As others have stated, it's worth checking various shelters to save a life if you are willing to take the time.

    You might find that rescued dogs have less hereditary issues and sweeter temperaments.

    Good luck in your search.
     
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  6. HoustonTexas

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    Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah I would rather get one from the shelter! I'll be contacting some today. I'll be a first time owner and would like a young puppy which are usually harder to find at shelters?
     
    #6 HoustonTexas, Jan 2, 2015
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    Thought I'd be the first to suggest a shelter, but I'm glad I wasn't.

    Check shelters, and save a life. Like napalm says, you might find a canine companion that isn't a GR or LR pup, that you really love.
     
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    Adopt and find one from petfinder.com
     
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    Go to BARC Houston. They're fantastic. They spay/neuter the dogs, give them their shots that they currently need, and evaluate them for any pre-existing conditions. I got my 2nd dog from them and have been happy ever since. Most city/county ran shelters will try and mask problems the animals may have just to get them out the door to keep costs down. BARC doesn't do that. And if I remember correctly the adoption and all the med work only cost $75.
     
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    plz plz plzzzzzz adopt. i found my golden lab (greatest dog EVER) at CAP (citizens for animal protection)
     
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    Got my lab a few years ago from Texas Faith labradors in Willis, Texas (20 minutes outside of the woodlands, about an hour from downtown)
     
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  12. Mr. Clutch

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    Same here. I had a lab mix (they told us with cocker spaniel). Such a great dog. We all wanted to clone him.

    Got him from the humane society.


    When I get a dog again it will definitely be a lab
     
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    ADOPT ADOPT ADOPT!!!

    You'll be the favorite person for the day
     
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    Repped, I was about to post this.
     
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    Agree with the suggestions of trying to get a rescue dog if possible. However, I've heard that it seems rescues are making it more and more difficult to actually adopt a dog these days, which is weird. For example, my parents are looking to adopt a 2nd dog, and got denied because when the rescue called their vet, they found that their dog had missed a few months of heartworm preventative meds over the course of the past 5 years.
     
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    My lady volunteers at the Montgomery County animal shelter. I will check with her to see if they have any pups or young adults.
     
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    Dealt with similar issues when dealing with rescues in the past as has my brother. Ridiculous.
     
    #17 Dave_78, Jan 2, 2015
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    Adopt a human. Theres plenty of kids you can browse.
     
    #18 cheke64, Jan 2, 2015
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    That is really bizarre. I wonder if that's a state or local thing? I had no issues when I adopted earlier this year in Phoenix.
     
    #19 napalm06, Jan 2, 2015
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    The rescues ask for way too much money also. Normally the adoption fees are 250-400 bucks.
     
    #20 rockbox, Jan 2, 2015
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