Started Dog

[Dakota Creek]

Check out Big Sky Ranch Kemptville.

FYI ... This is a animal sanctuary and not a retriever breeder. If you are fortunate enough to find a lab there GREAT ... But if you are going to invest your time in locating and $$'s in purchasing a "started" dog, hopefully you would be able to find a dog where you know you have health clearances - hips, elbows and eyes (as a minimum) as well as CNM and EIC clearances.

[yellow dog]

FYI ... This is a animal sanctuary and not a retriever breeder. If you are fortunate enough to find a lab there GREAT ... But if you are going to invest your time in locating and $$'s in purchasing a "started" dog, hopefully you would be able to find a dog where you know you have health clearances - hips, elbows and eyes (as a minimum) as well as CNM and EIC clearances.

Yes i am very much aware of that and have had many health cleared dogs in my breeding program for well over 20 years and a huge promoter to the public on health cleared animals. I am offering him another option if funds are limited . Big Sky Ranch does a fantastic job of finding homes of a multitude of breeds . All dogs ,cats etc. are examined by a vet before they leave and are either spayed or neutered . All other health issues are discussed with the potential client if any. This is not to replace a reputable breeder but another option to people who want to adopt rather then go to a breeder. My daughter was very fortunate to adopt this 9 month old lab from Big Sky Ranch and has a soft spot for abandoned or abused animals. She will even be tested for CNM , EIC, along with eye examination for piece of mind.

[Dakota Creek]

Yes i am very much aware of that.....

The FYI was for the OP so that he didn't end up trying to locate Big Sky Ranch retrievers.

[whitetail]

Thanks for all the help. This will be my fourth hunting Dog. Just getting to old to go threw house and hunting training.
Thanks again

[3 black dogs]

PM sent excellent opportunity !!