what labrador ?
hi all im new to this webb site and not really a dog person but was saddened when i came accross the larse webb site and read about all these labrsdors being put down. we r willing to give a home to one of these poor animals as a novice any advice is welcome do we go for a young dog ? old ? or middle aged ?

Giving a home to rescue is a great thing to do. :D Things you must consider are 1) How much time do you have to give to your dog? When you are out for a particular length of time, do you have a neighbour, relative or friend who could help you out? :?: 2) An older dog may have more vet bills (some younger dogs do to!) :? 3) If you are new to dog ownership, you will need to be honest about this as LRRSE do their best to match a dog to your needs - in this case, possibly a dog which has already undergone some basic training. Young labs are very boisterous and bouncy - do you have young children who may be frightened by this prospect? :cry: 4) Labs are well known chewers of the house - are you prepared for this or do you have the space to separate your dog when you are out? :twisted: 5) Do you like walking - labs like lots of exercise - and then some more - come rain or snow :roll: 6) What about holidays? 8) I'm not trying to be negative at all, please believe me - these are just some of things to look at. The positive aspect of owning a dog far outways this list! The best thing to do would be to contact LRRSE who will arrange for a home checker to come and see you. You can discuss what you have to offer and the kind of life you can give a rescue. I'm no expert, I really don't know what the best age is for your circumstances. Possibly for someone new to this game, a middle aged lab could suit you. They are often well house trained, past the chewing stage and have calmed down but in the same instance, could also have grown a few bad habits. :?: Most importantly - labs are easy to love, give oodles of love back and are generally pretty good to train because they are extremely intelligent. They don't just physical exercise, but are very good with mental stimulation games too. Good luck and let us know how you get on!

Interesting question as to what type of Labrador you should be thinking of getting and one which you thankfully do not need to ponder. LRRSE as with any other rescue organisation is always looking for caring homes and the good news is that there is almost certainly a Labrador just waiting to come in to yours. However, there are formalities and procedures to make sure that you will be suited to the dog as well as the dog suited to you. Firstly you need to contact the coordinator closest to where you live; they should arrange for a home check. This check does not just tell LRRSE whether the house is suitable, it also lets them know the type of dog best suited to you. My immediate suggestion (without any information of you, your family, your work patterns etc.) is that you should look for an older dog, one who has not had any traumas in their life. These tend (not always the case) to be easier to handle; either way, a good rehomer should ensure that only easy going dogs are introduced to you. Puppies are probably not the best idea, they need a huge amount of attention to train them (both house and lead), can be destructive through chewing and are almost certainly always boisterous. I wish you luck in your search, now pick up the phone and contact the area coordinator closest to your home - here is the link http://www.labrador-rescue.org.uk/contact.html