Genetic Breakdown of Genes that Determine Coat Color of a Labrador Retriever

The coat color of Labrador Retrievers (Black, chocolate, or yellow) is controlled by two different genes B and E
The B controls the color of the coat, and is either B=Black or b=brown.
Each parent passes the offspring with the “B” gene or a “b” gene. Black is dominant .
BB = both dame and stud provide a [...]

Is the Labrador Retriever the Best Family Dog?

Year after year, Labrador Retrievers have consistently ranked as one of the best family dogs. With their intelligence, and laid back demeanor they make an excellent choice when choosing a dog for your family. Here’s more about this breed…

History: The Labrador Retrievers roots, depending upon which theory you adhere to, either started in England or [...]

The Great Labrador Retriever ? Your Ultimate Companion

The Labrador is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog also called Labrador Retriever, Labby, or Lab for short. The term “Retriever” refers to any one of several breeds of Sporting Dogs. Retrievers were bred primarily to retrieve birds or other prey and return them to the hunter without any damage. [...]

Black Labrador Retriever Color ? What is the Standard?

“Black Labrador Retriever” it reads. Surprised, you ask a clerk about the puppy, and are assured that it is indeed a purebred black Labrador. Purebred? Can black and white Lab puppies be purebred? The price certainly is “purebred” price!

As luck would have it, your children want that very puppy. You hesitate, and finally ask [...]

Labrador Retriever Information

The Labrador retriever is the most popular breed of dog in the United States. They are also by far the most popular dogs in The United Kingdom with over 45,000 registrations. There is a lot of information available about the Lab in a variety of areas. Labs are great pets in general…they adore kids and [...]

Labrador Retriever Breed Information

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The Labrador Retriever is a medium to large sized breed, athletic and short-coupled in build.  They are solid and well proportioned, with a short, hard and easy to care for double-layered coat.  The coat is also very water resistant and can come in the colors: yellow, black or chocolate.  Yellow colored labs come in the [...]

There is No Such Thing As Golden Labrador Retriever Purebreds

Believe me or not, that’s the plain truth. According to the various Labrador Breed Associations and national kennel clubs, Labs come in just three recognized colors – and golden is not one of them.
However, if you go browsing through advertisements for dog kennels, you can’t help but notice that there are many ads that loudly [...]

Black Labrador Retriever ? Silver Factored or Mongrel?

A black Labrador Retriever, silver factored with a coat that is something less than black, is claimed by some to be a pure bred dog. Purportedly rare and highly desirable, a black Labrador Retriever that’s silver factored may be offered at a higher than normal price. Does it merit this? Or is it simply a [...]

Why Choose a Labrador Retriever

For 17 years straight the Labrador Retriever has been America’s favorite purebred dog, according to registration numbers with the American Kennel Club.  The Lab is generally loving, playful and an impressively intelligent breed.  The Labrador Retriever’s origin was Newfoundland.  Exactly how the breed came to inhabit Newfoundland is not known.  The first accounts of the [...]