Kindred Pup Learning Library
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The Canine Conundrum: Unraveling the Importance of Low Inbreeding Coefficients in English Labrador Breeding
Introduction: Greetings fellow dog enthusiasts! Today, we delve into the intricate world of English Labrador breeding, exploring the significance of maintaining a low inbreeding coefficient. At Kindred Pup, we take pride in our commitment to ensuring diverse pedigrees and avoiding the health risks associated with breeding dogs too closely related. This post is an attempt to give interested readers a glimpse into the breeding world without getting so academic that interest is lost. The subject of inbreeding coefficients isn’t sexy, but it is essential to healthy lines, and a subject not often practiced or emphasized. While anomalies can occur in any great program, we hope this proves to be useful…
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Puppy Teething, nipping and biting
Want tips for puppy teething, nipping and biting? Click here for a long-time breeder's insights!
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House Breaking (Potty Training) your New Puppy, Part 2
Potty Training or House Breaking a puppy can be frustrating but it doesn't have to beat you! Click here to learn more!
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Available Lab Puppy spotlights and a new puppy training video
Here’s part two of our Available Lab Puppy spotlights AND a new puppy training video of our sweet pups doing some very early “Manding” training. We will show off some new photos, drop a short video, link to a few of our favorite things and embed our newest YouTube video on our Kindred Pup channel which highlights Manding. We love using this technique with our pups and we always hope that our families continue it as we believe it’s a lifesaver! Here you will see some of this early training with a 10 week old lab (Mr Orange from Fiona, he’s available!) and an 8 week old lab (Miss Yellow…
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Available puppies and how to train them
Kindred Pup has Available Puppies and info on how to train them! Click here for the cutest labs around.
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Breeding English Labrador Puppies
English Labrador Puppies are simply the cutest pups on the planet. We love their wide heads, short snouts, thick bodies and otter tails! Add to that the amazing disposition, loyalty and fun they possess and you’re in for a real treat. So what is it like in the day of a breeder? Breeding changes your entire lifestyle. There is very little use making many plans because Mother Nature holds the final key as to when a dog is bred, when they whelp, what interventions they need, and more. Breeders often spend their holidays breeding dogs or whelping litters or running to the vet for one need or the other. (Thank…
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Feeding Puppies – Everything you must know to Win the food game
So… your new Labrador pup has gone home and you’re in the throws of all the ups of puppy-hood (and probably a few downs, let’s be honest). This post is all about Feeding Puppies! One of the main topics surrounding a new puppy going home is feeding puppies – what type of food? how often? how long before bed? We’ve got all your puppy feeding info here! (Keep in mind, we specialize in Labrador retrievers! Small breed puppy nutritional vary from large breed puppies.) Families think a lot about food for pups, especially at the beginning! But things change rapidly in your puppy’s dietary and nutritional needs. It’s easy to…
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Available Puppies – how NOT to get scammed
It seems the last year has sent everyone looking for available puppies. It also seems to have set the SCAMMERS into full-gear. Read on for how NOT to get scammed. This is an important decision and an investment of time, money and emotion. It’s not hard to spot a scam if you know what you are looking for. Don’t be fooled! Above is a picture of one of Molly’s pups from her very first litter. The darker coloring on the nose, ears and back with the creaminess on the rest of them make these labs so beautiful and so striking. We are so proud of the pups we’ve produced! (Does…
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A New Puppy Coming Home!
Are you one of the many people with a new puppy coming home this summer? We have multiple Kindred Pup litters heading home in this part of the year! Are you ready? Obviously – you got a puppy from a GREAT breeder, who showed the puppy lots of love and attention. We know without a doubt that the first 8 weeks of life for a puppy sets the stage for their demeanor for their whole lives. We’ve all seen dogs who “act out” – some by being overly timid and afraid of new things, others by lashing out with over aggression. I believe most of these behaviors stem from lack…
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Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in your Labrador
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia is believed to be the greatest single orthopedic risk to retrievers. It causes pain, lack of motion, depression and eventually, immobility. So, what can you do about it? As a breeder, one of the most important things that I can understand is the disease and health risks of my breed – The Amazing Labrador retriever. While I do not claim to be a veterinarian, nor does my advice and insight here in any way intend to erase the need for a good veterinarian, I will pass along what I have learned and hope that it is helpful to you. Hip and Elbow Dysplasia is most easily…
