When you find white Labradors for sale, don't be dismayed when the papers give the color as 'yellow'. Registered Labrador retrieves only come in three colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. The white dogs are a very, very light shade of yellow, which may only be discernible as a tinge around the ears or on the back.
This breed is very popular today. It originated in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, where a hardy, athletic, and intelligent black hunting dog the St. John's Water Dog had developed. These Canadian dogs were imported to England by duck-hunting nobles in the 19th century. They were crossed with other breeds to become what we now know as the Labrador Retriever.
Labs as a rule are gentle, intelligent, athletic, and devoted to the water. They make great family pets, liking people even better than hunting, and are so smart that they make wonderful assistance dogs. They keep their popularity year after year in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the UK.
When you buy a purebred dog, it's important to check the track record of the breeder. You can ask for references from the veterinarians the breeder uses and from people who have bought dogs in the past. All reputable breeders will be happy to give you their credentials and supply reference contacts.
All dogs should come with health papers showing what tests have been done to make sure there are no genetic defects, what shots the animal has had, and the record of routine care. You want to see both parents of a puppy, if possible, since disposition is often inherited. It might be a good idea to arrive prepared with a list of questions to ask and to know what are acceptable answers.
It's fun to go online and look at websites posted by breeders. Not only will you see beautiful dogs, you will also find their breeding philosophy, show records, and perhaps customer testimonials. Responsible breeders aim for more than color. They want their dogs to have the best characteristics of the breed, which include a broad head, muscular frame with well-set head and tail, sturdy legs, and kind eyes. The coat should be dense, short, and smooth.
A sound breeding program for white Labs will have no more in-breeding than one for Labs of more usual color. The wider the gene pool is, the better. This is one question to ask the breeder; you can also check with the Kennel Club and the National breed organization for help in determining whether proper care was taken in selecting which animals would be bred to each other.
Some people call these 'angel dogs', and they really are beautiful. A breeder may have four or more generations pictured on their site. Some Labs are bred for show and some for hunting, but a good one will be able to enter both worlds and be a real member of the family, too.
This breed is very popular today. It originated in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, where a hardy, athletic, and intelligent black hunting dog the St. John's Water Dog had developed. These Canadian dogs were imported to England by duck-hunting nobles in the 19th century. They were crossed with other breeds to become what we now know as the Labrador Retriever.
Labs as a rule are gentle, intelligent, athletic, and devoted to the water. They make great family pets, liking people even better than hunting, and are so smart that they make wonderful assistance dogs. They keep their popularity year after year in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the UK.
When you buy a purebred dog, it's important to check the track record of the breeder. You can ask for references from the veterinarians the breeder uses and from people who have bought dogs in the past. All reputable breeders will be happy to give you their credentials and supply reference contacts.
All dogs should come with health papers showing what tests have been done to make sure there are no genetic defects, what shots the animal has had, and the record of routine care. You want to see both parents of a puppy, if possible, since disposition is often inherited. It might be a good idea to arrive prepared with a list of questions to ask and to know what are acceptable answers.
It's fun to go online and look at websites posted by breeders. Not only will you see beautiful dogs, you will also find their breeding philosophy, show records, and perhaps customer testimonials. Responsible breeders aim for more than color. They want their dogs to have the best characteristics of the breed, which include a broad head, muscular frame with well-set head and tail, sturdy legs, and kind eyes. The coat should be dense, short, and smooth.
A sound breeding program for white Labs will have no more in-breeding than one for Labs of more usual color. The wider the gene pool is, the better. This is one question to ask the breeder; you can also check with the Kennel Club and the National breed organization for help in determining whether proper care was taken in selecting which animals would be bred to each other.
Some people call these 'angel dogs', and they really are beautiful. A breeder may have four or more generations pictured on their site. Some Labs are bred for show and some for hunting, but a good one will be able to enter both worlds and be a real member of the family, too.
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