There are people who have brougt their labrador pets with them from places like the US and UK. Much of the feedback has been that they felt that the dog suffered during the summer months and didn't cope with the heat. The second problem is that labs need a lot of exercise and some owners feel that they are not able to provide that here. (Popular belief in Doha is that if you have a large apartment or a back yard you don't need to walk the dog. It's wrong and downright cruel)
It's up to you but I imagine you would have to import a puppy. Remember that labs are already renound for being prone to genetic illness and conditions and even the most reputable breeder would hip and eye score before selling. Most experienced lab owners would not dream of purchasing a labrador, even as a pet, without seeing both parents. If you buy a puppy farmed puppy from Egypt or Hungary, you will most likely be sorry. Salukis are far better at coping in this climate, why not call QAWS?
There are people who have brougt their labrador pets with them from places like the US and UK. Much of the feedback has been that they felt that the dog suffered during the summer months and didn't cope with the heat. The second problem is that labs need a lot of exercise and some owners feel that they are not able to provide that here. (Popular belief in Doha is that if you have a large apartment or a back yard you don't need to walk the dog. It's wrong and downright cruel)
It's up to you but I imagine you would have to import a puppy. Remember that labs are already renound for being prone to genetic illness and conditions and even the most reputable breeder would hip and eye score before selling. Most experienced lab owners would not dream of purchasing a labrador, even as a pet, without seeing both parents. If you buy a puppy farmed puppy from Egypt or Hungary, you will most likely be sorry. Salukis are far better at coping in this climate, why not call QAWS?