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bigfatsi:
Our beloved dog died just over a week ago after 16 happy years and it now seems strange not to have a dog around! Our last dog was a Yorkie as we lived in a small house in the town but we've recently moved to a larger house in a village on the outskirts so there's plenty of countryside/parks to walk and play in. I'm going to look at a Labrador puppy tonight and am curious to find out what kind of animals they are to live with. I have two 6 year-old daughters, a normal size garden and am happy to walk the dog well on a morning and evening. Both myself and my wife work full time although I can organise 'babysitting' in the early months. Long term the dog would be alone between around 8am and 2pm on most weekdays. Does this seem reasonable? I know it hasn't been long since our last dog but between my wife and myself we have quite a bit of time off due in the next three weeks so we would have more time at home with him when he's just getting to know us. My main question is are Labradors ok with kids and as they get older are the ok to be left for a few hours?

Simon.

blackbeltbob:
we have had several Labs over the years and they are brilliant.
great with kids and very tolerant however as pups they are prone to trying to destroy your house up until they reach two years old. this is just the experiences we have had but on the whole they are great. we just lost our german shepperd and will soon be looking for a pup and it will be a lab this time.
hope this helps, show pics if you do get one

Snooky:
My mate has just lost his dog and got a very nice Lab from the local rescue home, he has 2 kids and is great with them, and my 2 love him to bits and he is fine with all of them, So I'd say a great family pet, only reason I am getting a Terrier is the fact I want one, but also we don't have the right size house for a Lab, but would be on my list of possibles,
My kids are 5 and 3

Grumpy:
Labs are great with kids and are very loyal but bigger theives than Ronnie Biggs :lol:

strapping young lad:
labs are great friendly dogs

lot nicer than friggin jack russells!

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