Hi,
my name is Marie-Louise and my nick name is "Ninni" I'm living outside Stockholm
in a place called Sollentuna.
This is my first female Labrador "Molly" (Bumkin's Hold On Tight), she arrived
in November -99 from Bumkin's Kennel in Rönninge. She did take my heart by storm and she
made me feel that this is the kind of dog and race I want to work with. I have a goal with
my dogs, and I like to use them as an all-round dog, race exhibit andworking dog/test.
Now I'm training in SKK's dog breeding test, so I will be able to perform my work. My
training skills for now are: anatomic, dog law and foods for dog.
These are my thoughts
To have a small breed, with classic race standard, good health, exterior, mentality and
working spirit.
Puppies
The puppies are born in my home, I want them near me all the time so I can see if the are
all right. When the time is right, I also take them out for a walk (if the weather is
okay). When it's time for puppy delivery they are inoculated against: dogworm's,
registrated and they get ID-no, they are also checked by a veterinary and then
I get a certificate that all my dogs are okay. I only use dogs who have the health, I'm
not accepting any kind of injury: eye's, hip joint and arm joint. Before delivery of the
puppy I will talk to the buyer about food, dog walks, health advise. It's very important
for me to know the buyer, so that we know each other much better before the small and
lovely creatures' leave their mother and my home. Together we can discuss what's best for
the
puppies.
Labrador, why?
It's a race who always think forward and is not afraid or nervous and they are listening
carefully to the owner. There is also very much speed in them but when they are inside the
house the are very good to relax. A race who learns very easy plus they are so friendly.
It's a race who takes pleasure in life with its many fine qualities.
Puppy buyers!!
As a breeder you feel and you have a huge responsibility to the puppies. It's very
important that the puppies at the end (when it's delivery time) comes to the right
buyers/good homes, not to forget, the same is for the buyers that the are happy and
pleased with their new dog. Having an interest to buy a puppy? I request the buyer to
spend alot of time with the puppy. A young dog needs a strong supervisor to create harmony
and a strong dog in the end. Labrador is much more dog than people are aware of. It
doesn't mean it's difficult to bring up a puppy, I just want to clarify it takes time to
bring up a puppy. In the beginning the little dog is quite easy to handle, but soon enough
the small dog has grown to a big dog of 30-40kg, who is a mischievous dog with lots of
energy. The more you teach your dog as a puppy, the easier it gets later. If you are
working hard with your dog, spending time in the beginning, basic rules, to do or not to
do, the better it is. It's much easier to prevent problems when they are young, than deal
with it later when they are grown up. Alot of hard work in the beginning will reward you
later.
I offer all my puppy buyers one year membership in the Labrador Retriever
Club.