Thursday, January 10, 2013

Find Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale

By Rosetta Crane


There is a lot of controversy over this color among breeders and show people. Some claim it is not an accepted breed standard according to AKC regulations. Others claim that they do conform to standards. Whether you are worried about AKC status or not, check out Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale to find a beautiful, loving dog with a great nature.

Before buying a dog, just a before making any purchase, do your homework and find the best deals. There are those who say the disposition of these labs are not as good as is those of other colors. Breeders and others who love them say they are just as gentle and loving as any other. The important thing to consider is the pedigree of their parents and what their disposition is like. Heritage is the most important aspect to help keep you from making a mistake.

The new color is a genetic condition. It is the dilution of the black gene. This produces the new color. It isn't a mutation, which would mean the trait would not be passed down to future generations. This one will continue so long as the dog is mated to one carrying the factor for it. The dogs come in three variations: light, charcoal, and chocolate, yellow or white with the genetic factor for the color.

Legitimate and conscientious kennels will stand behind their pups, from health issues, freedom from hip displacement, to temperament issues. These dogs are claimed by some to have a higher incidence of health and temperament issues. However, most people feel it just appears to be this way because of being under higher scrutiny because of their difference in color.

The AKC has accepted these silver labs as being purebred labs. They register them as chocolates, however. It is believed that they are just a shade of chocolate, which is defined to range from shades of sedge to chocolate. Many breeders believe these dogs will eventually get their own category for registration, but only time will tell.

These puppies are just as easily trained as is any other lab. They make great family pets and can be trained to hunt as well. Because of their being smart and eager to learn, training is easy. They have such a strong desire to make their owners happy that they are easily compliant and only need praise and a friendly pat as a reward for their performance.

Labs make great service dogs, and are often trained for that function, regardless of their color. They are alert and aware of their owners and their surroundings, which makes them excellent for training as service dogs. They are eager to please, sociable with other dogs and humans, and intelligent. All these traits are important in training a dog, especially one to be used as a service companion.

If you just want a loyal friend who loves you dearly, or if you want a dog to hunt with, or a service dog to help you with daily skills, the lab is a great choice. Just find a kennel with Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale and you will find the perfect dog for your needs.




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