Friday, November 8, 2013

Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale Fetch Staggering Prices

By Sonya Riley


Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale have been fetching absolutely staggering prices as of recently. At prices topping the 4 digit figures it is no wonder that these dogs are receiving somewhat of a celebrity status. They are quite rare and as of recently there are more and more breeders registering to work with these amazing creatures. They are lovable too.

The controversy surrounding this breed comes into play when they are categorized. Officially Labradors are still split into only 3 categories namely yellow, black and brown. The silver category is one of the officially unrecognized variations. Many experts believe that this silver haired canine is not actually from pure Labrador descendant at all but rather the result of a hybrid cross between a traditional lab and a Weimaraner.

The truth is however that scientific evidence has been found to support the notion that they are in actual fact of thorough bred Labrador descendant. This could mean that these dogs once again become the highly acclaimed and rare breed that they were once considered being.

DNA tasting and mapping has been done to determine the ancestry of these canines. Results have proved that they do not share genetic similarities with the Weimaraner breed, thus proving that their existence was not a covered up cross breeding scheme as once speculated. It was concluded that are indeed of pure Labrador origin.

These canines make amazing pets and have a great loving temperament. Families with children often favor this breed for their gentle manners. They are great swimmers and were originally bred to be retrievers. Their webbed feet make them perfect for retrieving water birds when hunting.

These rare haired beauties are more in demand than ever. As a result there have been a lot of reports on unethical breeding taking place. Some breeders are going as far as having the dogs start breeding at the tender age of just 6 months in order to maximise profits. This is not only dangerous to the animal but as a result many birth defects could occur in the litter and the mother could have severe problems later on in life. It is a given that a reputable breeder won't go to these extremes just to cash in on the profits involved.

When purchasing one of these esteemed canines it is of utmost importance to buy from a reputable breeder. With their increasing popularity there has been an increasing demand. Some breeders are struggling to keep up with the demands and are sacrificing the health of the dogs. Some breeders have been known to start breeding with dogs as young as 6 months. This poses not only a problem to the mother but also to the pups in terms of health and development. These breeders should be avoided at all costs. Buying a cheaper canine will most likely result in more expensive vet bills later on in life.

Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale are fetching high prices worldwide. It is however the hope that with the recent research and findings they will stop being killed by Labrador breeders not looking to cross their blood lines and breeds. These dogs are one of the most lovable and disciplined dogs around.




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