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Originally Posted by dogma
I share the same concern about breeders. As diligent as they are, they still breed within the same group of dogs.
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To broad brush all breeders like that is simply not fair and completely untrue! There are many quality breeders out there who adhere to the established breeding standards regarding lineage. These breeders do not breed within the same group of dogs and ensure their lines are healthy and conform to the standards as recognized by the AKC. They should be commended for their efforts to ensure the health and conformity of their dogs and to try and weed out the puppy mills and farms you are talking about.
Broadhopper, no, this is not how labs look now but how they looked for over a100 years! Jonathan is a classic example of an English style Labrador. The exact same style Lakemama said she was looking for. This style of lab is much different than the mutated American bred Lab that you are thinking of as the English labs have a much blockier head, thicker in the neck, and heavier. Their coats are also smooth. The American lab is taller and lankier with a longer nose, thinner head and longer legs, they also tend to be more hyper.
Dan