The Colours of a Labrador The only recognised colours for Labrador Retrievers are black, yellow and chocolate/liver - and chocolate is brown - like chocolate or liver. Labradors of other colours do not conform to the Standard Description of the Labrador Retriever Breed. The Breed Standard which is universally accepted describes what is a Labrador. Breeding dogs that do not conform to this Standard is a move towards creating a new breed. Additional Information: The Australian National Kennel Club Breed Standard states - Colour - 'Wholly black, yellow or liver/chocolate. Yellows range from light cream to fox red. Small white spot on chest permissible'.Eyes - brown or hazelThis standard is identical to that of UK, Australia, FCI and everywhere else excepting USA where in addition to the above they also state "that any other coat colour is a disqualification".For as long as there have been Labrador Retrievers in Australia there have been blacks, yellows and chocolates. Good responsible breeders select for good structure, working ability, good movement, temperament, type, proper coat and tail etc etc and the colour is whatever the colour is.Black Labradors have always been predominant because black is the dominant colour in the breed.
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Contrary to what you may stumble across regarding "Silver Labradors" they are not an accepted colour of the Labrador Breed. Below are some links to some articles on the web with regards to silver labradors. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/silverlabs.html http://www.ashlandlabradors.net/Labradorcolor.html
On the topic of the Colour Yellow -I also get asked for "white or Gold" labradors on occasion. Here are some links with photos on the varying shades of yellow labradors. From light yellow down to fox red. All are classed as yellow labradors. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/yellows.html http://www.littleriverlabs.com/foxred.htm
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