new addition to the family..

[shnelson]

Last night my fiance and I finally made the commitment to bring a pup into the home, we took a 600 mile trip to Iowa and back to rescue a 12wk old lab pup. Here's some pictures of Koda:

Anyone got any ideas on what he might be mixed with? He has a small white patch on his chest that I didn't think was a normal trait of a lab?

I don't have any better pictures of his full body, every time he sees me with the camera he takes a seat and gets ready for a pose!

[LABS4ME]

Some lab lines still possess a 'blaze' on their chest. At one time many of the labs had this characteristic. Still an exceptable marking by the breed standards.

Have fun with the pup!

Good Luck!

Ken

[nofishfisherman]

The shape of his head makes me think maybe a little Boxer in him. Regardless he's a good looking pup.

[gr8icefishinmind]

Yep, actually the white mark on labs is usually a hot commodity!!

[BirddogLabs]

Congratulations on your new addition!He is a cutie. Let to joys of puppyhood begin!

[shnelson]

Thanks guys! He has been a blast so far, he has a real timid personality but we're starting to see some playfulness out of him.

I have hopes to get him into the blind with me, but also have the understanding that I shouldn't set that high of an expectation for an adopted pup where the origin is unknown. He is proving to be an excellent companion in the house so far though, and that is the primary reason we picked him out.

I've been trying to catch up on all the great threads in this section as far as puppy care and training, but I know I will be posting some questions soon as it has been a while since I last had a pup, and this will be the first I try to train as a retriever...

[Ralph Wiggum]

Something about the head structure makes me think there could be a little pit bull in him. I could be wrong, though.

Cute little bugger! Congrats, and enjoy every minute of it!!!

[so haaad]

His face looks sort of like both a boxer and pitbull. Regardless, it looks like a great pup that is sure to bring you lots of joy.

[Dan189]

i think it's an ugly dog, and I hope he chews up your favorite pair of boots!

joke.

cool dog! good luck with training!

[shnelson]

i think it's an ugly dog, and I hope he chews up your favorite pair of boots!

joke.

cool dog! good luck with training!

lol - he already got to my work shoes, now I know I can blame you for giving him the idea!

[fishnhooks]

My oldest lab was also rescued. He does a great job in the field, a great mentor to my younger lab, an awesone dock jumper , and most of all a great buddy. Do not be suprised what qualities you may find in that good looking little dog.

Cangrats!

"hooks"