Life after a Lab
Discussion
Sadly in March I lost my best mate Blake, after 2 years battling cancer the time finally came when we had to say goodbye.
I knew what was coming but it still broke me.
I used to walk him to work with me everyday and then he would curl up under the bench or come out on site with me or one of the lads.
I need another companion, but I am worried about what to get.
I would Love another Lab, but worried if I get another black one I will always be comparing them. Not keen on the blond, do like the chocolates but have been told they can have more health problems.
We always had retrievers as kids - don't know if I can cope with all the hair!
Wife likes labradoodles - undecided on this, some look ace some not so.
Not keen on springers or collies and needs to be a 'proper' size dog - no terriers etc.
Family outline:
Me, wife and 2 girls (5+3).
Will come to work with me mon-sat - walked to work 2miles, walked at lunch 20mins and then walked home the long way anywhere between 2-5 miles.
Wife and girls will walk on Sunday's while I go riding - or it could be a trail dog!
I knew what was coming but it still broke me.
I used to walk him to work with me everyday and then he would curl up under the bench or come out on site with me or one of the lads.
I need another companion, but I am worried about what to get.
I would Love another Lab, but worried if I get another black one I will always be comparing them. Not keen on the blond, do like the chocolates but have been told they can have more health problems.
We always had retrievers as kids - don't know if I can cope with all the hair!
Wife likes labradoodles - undecided on this, some look ace some not so.
Not keen on springers or collies and needs to be a 'proper' size dog - no terriers etc.
Family outline:
Me, wife and 2 girls (5+3).
Will come to work with me mon-sat - walked to work 2miles, walked at lunch 20mins and then walked home the long way anywhere between 2-5 miles.
Wife and girls will walk on Sunday's while I go riding - or it could be a trail dog!
Edited by Blakeatron on Tuesday 23 June 21:49
I'm sorry for your loss 
It's always horrible.
Given your final sentence, and where you are, have you considered a Trailhound?
A breed I've admired for some time and would love to own...
http://www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk/
It's always horrible.Given your final sentence, and where you are, have you considered a Trailhound?
A breed I've admired for some time and would love to own...
http://www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk/
I like fox red labs 
. Funny actually as I did wonder about viszla. I don't see many as family dogs though, so wasn't sure what they're like with children, otherwise they would fit the requirements.
So sorry OP for your loss, we went for another whippet after we lost our Jimmy but we deliberately chose a very different colour, didn't think I could cope with the same colourings.
. Funny actually as I did wonder about viszla. I don't see many as family dogs though, so wasn't sure what they're like with children, otherwise they would fit the requirements.So sorry OP for your loss, we went for another whippet after we lost our Jimmy but we deliberately chose a very different colour, didn't think I could cope with the same colourings.
Not even thought about the trail hounds! Will look into them.
whilst shopping today popped to the local kennels - they had a sharpie who was very nice, but an unknown past and a gorgeous big lump of a British bulldog but he was getting on a it and I don't want to get attached to have to say goodbye so soon.
whilst shopping today popped to the local kennels - they had a sharpie who was very nice, but an unknown past and a gorgeous big lump of a British bulldog but he was getting on a it and I don't want to get attached to have to say goodbye so soon.
working cocker spaniel may not be the size of dog you want but they are cute and very loving (for kids), easy to walk (for the wife) and very easy to train to high degree.
we have ours at gundog lessons at 8 months, they love to learn.
Energy isnt a problem either as he keeps up with our 3 years old weimaraner in the field no problem.
Health wise not had any problems as of yet, can be prone to ear infections if you neglect them, also have to give them a good groom every few weeks as they do like the water.
we have ours at gundog lessons at 8 months, they love to learn.
Energy isnt a problem either as he keeps up with our 3 years old weimaraner in the field no problem.
Health wise not had any problems as of yet, can be prone to ear infections if you neglect them, also have to give them a good groom every few weeks as they do like the water.
Blakeatron said:
The wife always had springers when younger and she definitely does not want another.
The fox red labs are lovely, definitely worth investigating
From the Post photos thread The fox red labs are lovely, definitely worth investigating
castex said:
Happy to oblige. Please excuse the state of the yard; it's hard to get any work done.
Lupin. A.K.A. Lupus-Lupus; Doggins; Honey Nut Loops; Poopin; Puppy. 10 weeks old, a Labrador Retriever in fox red.
Lupin. A.K.A. Lupus-Lupus; Doggins; Honey Nut Loops; Poopin; Puppy. 10 weeks old, a Labrador Retriever in fox red.
Well we have acquired a golden lab.
A friend has had to go in for an operation and will be unable to walk for anywhere up to 3 months, his wife is terminally ill and so we are looking after Gemma.
6 year old slim b
h - beautiful but smelly!
She won't be here forever but she is definitely helping with the 'lost' feeling!
A friend has had to go in for an operation and will be unable to walk for anywhere up to 3 months, his wife is terminally ill and so we are looking after Gemma.
6 year old slim b
h - beautiful but smelly!She won't be here forever but she is definitely helping with the 'lost' feeling!
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