I am talking to a home breeder to buy their new born puppy.

however, what is rare that the puppy's mom gave birth to only one child. The breeder said it is because of timing.

do you think it is ok for a Labrador? will this puppy will have potential physical or mental illness, because a Labrador usually give birth to 8-10 puppies.

I am about to make decision to buy the puppy, pls give me some advice.

thanks a lot,

the word is "usually" hun, not garunteed
I had a friend who's 7lb chihuahua had 8 pups, it was a shocker ill tell you

I wouldnt see a problem, but Im not a lab person so Im sure the others will be along to help x

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Its not unusual for a bitch to have just 1 puppy.

There is a very good thread on her about singlton puppies, you should have a read.

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here is the puppy, do you guys think it is good? it is very cute anyway!

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where are you based? speak to swarthy you'll get all the advice you need. buying a labrador pup you'll need to have done your homework, regarding helth issues and health testing..

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Sooo adorable

Did you have a read through the Singleton puppies thread?

No one can tell you what to do. Do what you want

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It could be timing, but more importantly I'd want to know what health tests have been done on the parents. Hips? Elbows? Eyes?

I would not worry if they puppy is a singelton ive had one before and he was fine.
Make sure the breeder as done all the health tests that labs need if they parents not been hip scored ect....walk away
Im sure a member can tell you all the tests that should have been done, rember a cute puppy is not always a healthy puppy

agree with cav here, a singleton is quite common but just make sure he has been very well socialised by the breeder as obviously he hasnt any siblings to show him the ropes

What a cute looking puppy.

Singletons are surprisingly not unusual in Labs - you could have one, you could have fourteen

Providing all the health tests are in order for the parents - and the breeder has done an element of socialisation - it should be fine

My youngest girl's granny (sire's side) had a singleton puppy recently - gorgeous

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What you need to know before buying a Labrador puppy