We may have dogs that are not yet posted on the site. So, checking your Labs ears weekly and carefully cleaning them as needed can help prevent ear infections. As a medium- to large-sized breed, Golden Retriever puppy growth happens fairly slowly. They are also microchipped and would have had their dew claws clipped by the time they leave for their new family homes (at 8 weeks of age). Female: 22 in. without permission. 6 girls & 3 boys born Friday 29th May 2009. The Golden Retriever is an all-around fantastic pet: affectionate, athletic, intelligent, and sociable. Each Labrador Retriever pup is home raised, where they are well socialized, having a lot of exposure to people of various ages, they also enjoy being outdoors as they get to play with other pets and animals. Disclaimer : The above puppy listing has been produced with if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav3n=MSFPpreload("_derived/family.htm_cmp_canvas110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav3h=MSFPpreload("_derived/family.htm_cmp_canvas110_hbtn_a.gif"); } For Bear Creek, breeding Labrador Retriever dogs is more than a business. Popular Recent Comments Pedigree Database Online Services (parseInt(navigator.appVersion) >= 4 ))); We are located in the animal husbandry area at Lewiston, SA where we live on 5 acres of land which enables our goldens to have free range all over the acreage as we do not believe in kenneling our beautiful goldens. Labs are one of the smartest dog breeds, so they pick up on things easily. When it comes to socialization, each pup is raised in a very spacious and controlled whelping area, where they are allowed to interact with people of different age classes and races. We are also required to register with S.A. Dog & Cat Management Board Labrador Retrievers are one of the most active dog breeds and need a lot of daily activity to be happy and healthy. Our goldens are hip and elbow scored and of course tested for eyes, heart, PRA1 & PRA2, and Ichthyosis prior to breeding. that have both the Check to see currently available dogs. Be aware, though, that with its stamina and "people-pleasing" traits, a Golden may not know when to quit! Carriers of this can be identified by DNA tests and it is advised that breeders test for this and avoid practices that would produce the disease. We have been in business for more than 20 years and have successfully placed more than 900 Goldens. All their breeding Labrador Retriever dogs are well trained and they undergo so many genetic health tests such as Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), and Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM). Does it fit in perfectly with my family? (parseInt(navigator.appVersion) >= 4 ))); PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOBILE DISPLAY DOES NOT SHOW THE UPDATED STATUS OF THE DOGS. They are also well socialized. Between that, their water-resistant coat, and webbed toes, you may have trouble getting your Chocolate Lab out of the water. You can also supplement your dental care efforts with vet-approved dental hygiene chews. // -->