Labrador Puppies for Sale in Scotland

Who doesn’t love a Labrador puppy? Those Andrex adverts showing tiny bundles of fluff running away with the toilet paper? But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s lots more to keeping a Labrador than having endless toilet paper parties! And thank goodness for that.

A Labrador is a stalwart companion; loyal and loving, and whatever shade your Labrador comes in, whether blonde, chocolate brown or black, he or she will provide a furry shoulder to lean on for life.

Whether pottering in the garden, cooking in the kitchen or walking in the park – your Labrador will be there, whether you like it or not – he’ll be like a big four-legged shadow.

As trusted as any dog can be, you can rely on the Labrador’s good nature. Rarely prone to nipping beyond puppy-hood, which is natural when they’re cutting their teeth, Labradors are known for their sweet nature.

Sure, they can be bouncy and full of beans, remember ‘Marley and Me’? But they’re also one of the gentlest breeds around and known for being one of the safest breeds around vulnerable people.

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If you’re looking for a Labrador puppy for sale in Scotland and want to know how life with a Lab could pan out, read on.

Temperament

Playful, cheerful and full of life, Labradors have boundless energy, however, their enthusiasm to please their owners makes them a complete delight and relatively easy to train. Every day is a good day with a Labrador.

Labradors are up for anything; playing in the garden, having a blast in the park, visiting granny - everything is fun!

Their gentle nature makes the Labrador a great family pet as they are known for being good with children. Labradors that are socialised well as puppies are able to adapt to just about any situation; you just need to ensure that they have enough mental and physical stimulation because they are known chewers and if left to become bored can become destructive, and known to chew through shoes and even walls..!

Training your Labrador is paramount to keeping a happy dog and key to you having a happy home. The dog needs to be set guidelines about what’s chewable and what’s not! Remember that young Labrador pups can be forgetful, forgetting what it is that they’re supposed to be doing. Training takes time so be gentle in reminding him what you taught him yesterday, eventually it will stick!

Labradors are actually really intelligent dogs and this makes them the ideal breed as guide and therapy dogs, as well as search and rescue and detection.

With the right amount of training and exercise the Labrador becomes a reliable and steady, well-behaved companion. Remember, he does not like upsetting his owner, who is his best friend!

Description of the Labrador

If you’re looking for a Labrador puppy for sale in Scotland, you may already know that the Lab is Loyal, intelligent and easy to train. The Labrador or Labrador Retriever as it’s known widely in the US, is consistently at the top of the league tables for the most popular breed of dog in the UK and across the world.

The breed is thought to have originally come from Newfoundland where these dogs are thought to have been bred by crossing with the St John’s Water Dog with other smaller breeds of water dogs. Labradors were introduced into the UK in the late 1800s and have remained a popular breed ever since. The Labrador was originally bred to retrieve game and fowl after it has been flushed and shot by the hunter.

The labrador is a strongly built dog that’s medium to large in size, with strong, webbed feet which make them keen swimmers. Most Labradors will take to the water if there’s a pond or river in the local park.

Their coats are dense and waterproof and can vary in colour from blond to black and chocolate brown and even fox-red, and possibly with a white chest.

Labradors can grow to between 56 to 61 cm in height; males can weigh in between 29 to 36 kilos, while adult females reach around the 25 to 32 kilo mark.

Labradors also have the strongest of tails which sees many a lab owner hide delicates items including cups of tea on high shelves out of reach of the friendly Labrador’s tail!

Lifespan

If you’re looking for a Labrador puppy for sale in Scotland, it’s worth knowing that Labradors can live up to 10 to 12 years old! It’s a good lifespan for a medium to large-sized dog, but once smitten by a Labrador pup, you will have made a forever friend.

Exercise

If you’re looking for a Labrador puppy for sale in Scotland, it’s worth knowing that a Labrador needs a minimum of two-hours of daily exercise to keep him physically and mentally stimulated. If he doesn’t get the right amount of exercise boredom can set in and unwanted chewing of furniture and personal belongings such as toys and shoes can be problematic.

Overeating can also become a problem with the Labrador, so if you do not want your dog begging at the table, be sure to avoid tempting him in the first place. Although lovable, he can be greedy and persistent!

The Labrador is prone to putting on weight and needs his daily walks.

Grooming

Labradors need to be groomed weekly to keep their coats and skin in peak condition. This will also keep shedding under control in Spring and Autumn months, which is when these dogs will shed most. These dogs also benefit from being bathed over the summer months with a gentle doggy shampoo.

Feeding

Generally, Labradors should be fed twice per day with drinking water always available. Owners should carefully monitor their dog’s weight and exercise to check that he is being fed the right amount. A local vet will keep you right.

Never underestimate that Labradors like their food. They are not fussy eaters and known for eating things they shouldn’t, so training is key to keeping your dog in check. Never leave your dog’s food bag out or he might just eat the lot, likewise, do not leave food on a kitchen worktop. It won’t be there when you get home!

Cost of Keeping a Labrador

If you’re looking for a Labrador puppy for sale in Scotland, you should know that the average price to buy a Labrador puppy ranges between £500 to £1200. Factoring in the costs of food, pet insurance, vaccinations, grooming and neutering, it will cost around £60 to £100 per month to keep a well-loved Labrador in your life!