Buying purebred pedigree papered puppy means you know for absolute certainty that your puppy has a legitimate pedigree and comes from pure Labrador Retriever bloodlines with documented genetics.

Puppies of purebred dogs are predictable in appearance and instinct and are more reliable in temperament. You know what you should expect when puppy grows into the adult dog. Cross breeding or even Labradors without known pedigree papers can produce changes in their puppy’s temperament, abilities, and structure. Changing a dog’s structure, genetically and physically, leads to potential problems with growth, joints, bones, health, and temperament.

Ultimately you want a puppy whose parents have been carefully selected for health and have gone through a series of genetic tests to ensure the puppies will have the best chance of being healthy and well-adjusted. Both your puppy’s parents would have had health and genetic testing to screen for inheritable diseases.

You know your puppy has had great care since the day they were born. Nutritionally, socially, and developmentally he has been raised in a nurturing environment.

Responsible registered breeders will answer your questions and share their experience and knowledge with you. Breeders will guide you in the proper care and feeding, health care and training. They are there to help you and will continue to provide information and support as your puppy grows.
A responsible registered breeder will apply themselves to knowing and learning about each dog’s genetics and bloodlines, and carefully plan litters, not just put any two dogs together to have a litter of puppies to sell.

Purebred Pedigree dog breeders put a lot of time and money into ensuring their puppies are healthy, and this does come at an expense and why purebred pedigree papered puppies cost more money. There are many expenses for responsible registered breeders. The registration of kennel, ANKC registration of each dog and their puppies, local council registrations, hip and elbow dysplasia screening, DNA and genetic tests, stud and insemination fees, pregnancy care, ultrasounds, blood tests, c-section when necessary, kennel maintenance, feeding and raising puppies and high quality and typically

expensive dog food, registering and care of the litter, parasite control, microchipping and vaccination, Generally, people understand that they are paying for the quality of the puppy that they are buying. Health and temperament are what pet owners consider the most important things when buying a puppy. Your puppy will be a big part of your family for a long time, so to ensure you are getting a healthy puppy and to avoid future health problems its important to get a puppy with pedigree papers from a registered breeder.