How to Find a Chocolate Lab Puppy

Chocolate labs are a type of Labrador retriever. Labs are often employed as guide dogs, drug-sniffing dogs and search-and-rescue dogs. The lab is a friendly, active dog. Fully grown, a male lab can weigh between 65 to 80 lbs., while a female lab can weigh between 55 to 70 lbs, according to the American Kennel Club. Labs can be yellow, black or chocolate in color. When you're ready to bring a puppy into your life, look for a reputable breeder.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Log onto the American Kennel Club website. Click on the link labeled "Future Owners" at the top, then click "Breeder Referral." Click on the Labrador Retriever in the list of breeds to search for a breeder of labs in your area. You also have the option to search for local kennel clubs.

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      Click on the link labeled "Online Breeder Classifieds" if you do not have any luck searching by breed. Then click on the link labeled "Search Classified Listing."

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      Call your local animal rescue groups or animal shelters if you cannot find a local breeder. You can locate local shelters by searching in your phone book or online at www.petfinder.com.

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      Ask your local veterinarians if they know of any chocolate lab puppies available for adoption. In some establishments, you may be able to post an advertisement in the vet's office that lets others know you're looking for a chocolate lab puppy.