Two labradors?

We have been enthusiastic owners of a labrador until some 4 months ago, and
would like to consider puppies. However we are both out at work for some 8
hours in a day so did not consider it fair. However a dog breeder friend
recommended that we should get 2 puppies who would keep each other company
whilst we are out.

What are the views of the experts here ?

If it is appropriate is it twice the work with two puppies, or less or 3
times or what ?

Would love to do what is right, so all comments welcome.

Robin

Another thought, is to skip the puppy stage, and adopt an older dog from a
shelter/rescue group. (although man oh man puppies are a lot of fun :))
You might want to spend some time at your local shelter (volunteering etc).
Its really easy to find a dog there that fits with you. What I find is that
there is one, maybe two dogs in the whole shelter that I would give a
permanent home to. You really get to know the dogs, and then have a good
idea, which if any will fit with your lifestyle.

Dale


"Robin Abbott" <robin.abbott.TakeThisOut@fored.co.uk> wrote in message
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> We have been enthusiastic owners of a labrador until some 4 months ago,
> and would like to consider puppies. However we are both out at work for
> some 8 hours in a day so did not consider it fair. However a dog breeder
> friend recommended that we should get 2 puppies who would keep each other
> company whilst we are out.
>
> What are the views of the experts here ?
>
> If it is appropriate is it twice the work with two puppies, or less or 3
> times or what ?
>
> Would love to do what is right, so all comments welcome.
>
> Robin
>