Retriever Thread!!!

[Folly's place]

There are 'busy' Goldens and Labs, and 'quiet' individuals in both breeds, and sex is irrelevant in this. Show lines vs. field lines make the most difference! Best to meet the parents of the puppy if possible, and talk to the breeder.
Mixes can be anything, and it's much less likely that you can meet parents, or have any idea about them. A very active youngster is going to be a very active adult, most likely!
In general, Chessies tend to be quiet house dogs and active outside, and they are MUCH more likely to be bred as dual purpose, with show dogs also hunting, with no obviously separate breeding lines, the opposite of Goldens especially.
Mary

 

[ShrekDawg]

There are 'busy' Goldens and Labs, and 'quiet' individuals in both breeds, and sex is irrelevant in this. Show lines vs. field lines make the most difference! Best to meet the parents of the puppy if possible, and talk to the breeder.
Mixes can be anything, and it's much less likely that you can meet parents, or have any idea about them. A very active youngster is going to be a very active adult, most likely!
In general, Chessies tend to be quiet house dogs and active outside, and they are MUCH more likely to be bred as dual purpose, with show dogs also hunting, with no obviously separate breeding lines, the opposite of Goldens especially.
Mary

That makes sense!!!! Thanks!!!! Brew was crazy as a baby but now he’s not bad hahaha he’s pretty quiet inside and active outside. He’s perfect.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

There are 'busy' Goldens and Labs, and 'quiet' individuals in both breeds, and sex is irrelevant in this. Show lines vs. field lines make the most difference! Best to meet the parents of the puppy if possible, and talk to the breeder.
Mixes can be anything, and it's much less likely that you can meet parents, or have any idea about them. A very active youngster is going to be a very active adult, most likely!
In general, Chessies tend to be quiet house dogs and active outside, and they are MUCH more likely to be bred as dual purpose, with show dogs also hunting, with no obviously separate breeding lines, the opposite of Goldens especially.
Mary

Yes there are, ive just found females to be more laid back and they learn easier. Every male dog we have had has had a ton of energy and they dont settle as easily.
Denver was a pretty active puppy, but not to active, and isnt very active now. Tucker on the other hand had always been extra active.
But i never met Tuckers parents. Met Denvers dam, but did see plenty of photos and talked to the sires owner.

Ive taught a settle to Denver and Tucker. Tucker needed it the most, but if he doesnt get out he will be extremely mouthy.

 

[Seaslug]

We have found that our Chessies settle down around year 10.

 

[ShrekDawg]

We have found that our Chessies settle down around year 10.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I need a female Lab or Lab mix LOL

 

[ShrekDawg]

Hi

 

[ShrekDawg]