In June of 2012, we got a Yellow Male Labrador puppy from Chiricahua Retrievers in Wilcox, Arizona.  He was 6 weeks old when we got him.  He just recently passed 10 weeks old.  The puppy is extremely intelligent, smarter than any Lab puppy we have ever had (and we have raised several litters of our own and had labs for over 20 years).

He housebroke himself at 7 weeks, going to the door and asking to go out. He adapted to his crate within two nights, and now sleeps all night (or plays quietly) and only asks to be released when the sun rises. He is very curious and is rapidly learning basic obedience and tricks.  He learned “sit” and “come” right away.  He has also learned to heal on a loose leash walk, sit when we stop walking, lie down, and has two tricks; Bowing and standing on his hind legs pawing the air like a little bear.

He is very people friendly, going up to everyone new he meets.  He plays constantly with our 6-year old lab and loves to meet new dogs, although we have not taken him out to meet very many dogs until he has completed his full range of vaccinations.

He is very healthy, has good conformation and coloring, and, as mentioned above, is extremely smart and learns very fast for a puppy his age.  I can highly recommend Chiricahua Retrievers if you are looking for a good Labrador pup.

– Dave McKeehan, Tucson Arizona
July 3, 2012