A
male Silver Lab can weigh up to 80 pounds and be as tall as 24.5 inches, while females will likely weigh up to 70 pounds and stand at 23.5 inches
, give or take.
Are Silver Labs rare?
However, the silver Lab is
no longer particularly rare in the USA
where it is registered under the color Chocolate. While not rare, It is still a more unusual color and silver puppies can be harder to find than black, yellow or brown.
What color Labs make a silver Lab?
If a
Chocolate Lab
has two recessive genes, this dilutes the normally solid color into a lighter version. This produces a Silver Lab. Diluted Black Labs are called Charcoal Labradors and Yellow Labs are called Champagne Labradors.
What's wrong with silver Labs?
What is this? Labradors are a robust breed, but they also have certain hereditary problems such as
hip and elbow dysplasia
. For the Silver Labrador, color dilution alopecia is also a concern. While not life-threatening, it can cause flaky skin and hair loss.
What is the rarest Labrador color?
Chocolate Labrador
The rarest of the three major Labrador colors, the Chocolate Lab is beautiful and adorable with a deep brown, chocolate-colored coat.
Are Silver Labs aggressive?
Because they are so good-natured, they can make great playmates for children and are very loyal to their family. They have been known to come to their owners rescue and are fearless. Labrador dogs are known for being one of the most gentle dogs and
one of the least-aggressive dogs
.
Is a silver Lab a Weimaraner?
The Weimaraner has the same gray coat as the silver Lab, but
these two dogs are entirely different breeds
. Originating in Germany and named after the town of Weimar, the Weimaraner is also called the Weimar Pointer.
Are Silver Labs purebred?
Theory 1:
The Silver Lab is a Purebred Labrador
The breeders did not want to be accused of mixed breeding. These silver dogs have a rare diluted Labrador gene which they may have inherited. If so, one could surmise that the Silver Labrador is indeed a purebred Labrador.
Are Silver Labs calm?
Silver Lab Temperament And Behavior
Even the most engaged owners may find themselves tired out by the end of the day. However,
once your dog has had their exercise they will be very calm and gentle
. Any Lab owner knows just how goofy and over the top these dogs can be.
What is the average price of a silver Lab?
While pure Chocolate Labs, Yellow Labs, and Black Labs from reputable breeders may cost anywhere from $500 to $1000, Silver Lab puppies typically sell for
$800 to $1500
.
How many years do Labs live?
10 – 12 years
What is a red fox Labrador?
The red fox Lab is
a darker coated variety of the yellow Labrador Retriever
. Breeders are selecting darker red Retrievers to breed from as they become more popular companions than paler yellow Labs. Sometimes known as the ruby Labrador or fox red Lab, these are smart, energetic dogs are best suited to active owners.
Can 2 yellow Labs have black puppies?
Two yellow Labradors mated together will never throw brown or black puppies
. All their offspring will be yellow. This is because yellow dogs do not possess the big E gene which is needed to switch off the masking effect.
Are Red Labs rare?
Red Labs are beautiful dogs, and their color sets them apart.
The Fox Red Labrador is a rare color
, and he is undoubtedly hard to come by. His distinctive color coat is the only real difference between him and any other colored Labrador.
Are White Labs rare?
Yes, White Labradors are very rare
. Albinism is extremely rare in dogs, affecting maybe one in every 20,000. White Labradors that are pale Yellow Labradors are also rare.
Why you should not get a Labrador?
Are silver Labradors smart?
Silver Labs are a type of Labrador with a silver-grey-blue coat. Like other Labradors,
they are intelligent
, needs lots of exercise and highly trainable. Their coat color is a result of two recessive genes in the Labrador gene pool. These labradors are beautiful and generally healthy with manageable health issues.
Do Labradors bite a lot?
It has to be said,
Labradors are even more bitey than some other breeds of dog during this stage in their development
. In fact, retrievers generally tend to be very bitey as puppies.
Why are silver Labs small?
Small Labradors
And coming from English (also known as show-bred) lines can give the impression of being small too. So being small isn't necessarily any cause for concern. But
breeders sometimes use selective breeding to create Labradors even smaller than the normal range
.
How did they get a silver Lab?
Silver Labrador Retrievers can be
bred from two Silver Lab parents, just one, or no silver parents
. As long as both parents are carriers of the double recessive dilute gene, their puppies have a chance of being silver.
