Haven't posted for a while. But i am soon to expect a new arrival of the furry kind!!! I already have 2 other labs. Minstrel (girl) is a 7 year old chocolate lab and Simba (boy) is a 2 year old yellow boy. We are soon to have Sirius (currently 4weeks and 6 days old) black boy join us. Although the breeder has said for the pups can go to their new homes at 9 weeks. I am hoping the breeder will allow us to take Sirius home the friday before he is 9 weeks (on the monday). So we can have the full late may bank holiday weekend to settle him. Although I am at home full time now it will be good to have a few pairs of helping hands around while Sirius settles. Is it usual for breeders to keep the puppies for 9 weeks, as previously i have had my puppies home at 7 weeks? Lisa