The dogs should come to the foster home with their rabies and distemper shots and a heartworm check. Now, dog evaluations are not for everyone. A no to either of these questions should be disqualifying, and we cannot take the dog into our system. With respect to looks, it is important that the dog be a Labrador Retriever or a Lab-Golden mix. Not all black dogs are Labs or Lab-Golden mixes.
Labs have very distinctive ears, heads, webbed feet, otter-like tails, and overall body shape.
We do not take Labs mixed with breeds other than Golden Retrievers. With respect to temperament, Labs should not be aggressive. They should be happy and friendly, not growling and distrustful. Any aggressive behavior should be a warning. Our purpose in evaluating the dogs before accepting them is to accept the ones that truly look and act like the dogs we love, Labs.