Registered Breeder: Your Loyal Lab  (YRLYLAB)

Our Location 

We have now moved to a lovely 100 acre property near Kirup,
around two and a half hours drive south of Perth, Western Australia.

Delivery to Perth and surrounding areas can be arranged.

Puppies are 'Home Raised'
Puppies are raised in a home environment.  Puppies are born in the house and are very carefully monitored especially during the first week while they are so little.  They are given the utmost care, love and attention. As they grow and start to want to explore the world around them, they are given access to a lovely lawned area where they can play.  Puppies are weaned onto top quality puppy biscuits.  Puppies are gently played with by children and adults to help them socialise.  They are always given heaps of love and their happiness is Alison's prime objective.  

'Show Bags'
With each puppy you will receive a 'show bag' of goodies. This consists of a small booklet on the care of your new puppy including some basic training tips, also advice on feeding, a small sample of food, the vaccination certificate as well as a form for Pet Medical Insurance (your choice whether to join). You will also find a small toy such as a chewing rope which has been amongst the puppies and mum for a short time so that it has their smells to help your puppy not to stress too much during those first few days of adjusting to his or her new home. You might like to bring a rug or puppy's bedding with you to rub over mum and siblings so that it has the familiar smells which will also help with your puppy's adjustment.

Vaccinations 
All puppies receive a full vet examination and first vaccination as well as full worming treatments before leaving for their new homes.    
(Photo is of Dr Sandra Goddard from Lowden Mobile Veterinary Service)

Hip Dysplasia
All large breed dogs are prone to hip dysplasia, therefore it is important for prospective parents to be x-rayed and certified clear of hip dysplasia and given a 'hip score'. By having prospective parents hip scored it enables breeders to choose to breed from only those with low scores which reduces the chances of producing puppies with hip dysplasia. The highest possible score is 106.  The lower the score the better.  Other factors that can cause hip dysplasia are diet and exercise.  It is important to make sure your growing puppy receives enough calcium for growing bones and protein for growing muscles.  During growth spurts, the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons can sometimes grow at different rates in young dogs, so it is very important not to overexercise your pup.  When going for a walk, walk at your pups walking speed and don't let your pup run for prolonged periods.  Also don't let your pup run up and down stairs or jump from heights.  All these things can help to reduce the risk of your puppy developing hip dysplasia and other complications common to large dogs.
 

For You To Think About

Owning a Labrador Retriever is a very big commitment and needs great consideration.

Labradors are very people friendly animals and love to be with humans. They do not like to be left alone all day or left outside when the rest of the family is inside.

Labradors flourish when allowed to be inside the house with the rest the family and whose owner puts in the time and effort into training their Lab.

Here are some important things you will need to consider before committing to owning a Labrador Retriever:

• Do you want another member to add to the family? - someone who will need you for the next 12 to 15 years?
• Do you have the time to spend with your dog? - are you at home during the day?
• Will you be able to take your puppy/dog to dog training lessons?
• Will you be able to take your puppy/dog for regular exercise?
• Will you be able to afford the vet bills?
• Will you be able to tolerate heaps of dog hair on the floor and on your clothes?
• Will you be ok with all the destruction that comes with a Labrador puppy?
• Will you be able to tolerate some of your favourite plants in the garden being dug up?

These are important, and if you are hesitant on any of them you really do need to reconsider.

When Labradors are left at home alone during the day they usually become bored and will likely turn to destroying the garden, barking, tearing clothes off the line and being a real nuisance! This is caused not by a 'bad' dog but by an unthinking owner.
If you are at work all day you might want to consider instead to get a couple of cats who are much more independent!