What is a chocolate lab?
So your typical chocolate Lab is kind of chocolate all over! However, chocolate Labradors can have skin pigmentation on their lips, nose and eye rims. They can carry recessive genes that affect the color in these areas.
Where can I find a rescue for a chocolate Labrador?
Some organizations that focus on rescuing and rehoming Labs include: Lab Rescue LRCP, Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue and Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue. Chocolate Labradors are a beautiful brown color.
How much does a chocolate lab puppy cost?
Chocolate Labs are sold for $800 – $1,200. The more expensive dogs are from show or working bloodlines. The average litter size is five to ten puppies. Once you pick a puppy, be prepared to wait until it is old enough to leave mom. Responsible breeders don’t allow their puppies to leave until they are eight weeks old.
When did the Chocolate Lab become a breed?
Although the chocolate Lab had few fans or dedicated breeders in the 19th century, in the twentieth century the color was finally recognized by the kennel clubs and written into the Labrador breed standard. Since then it has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity.
What is the name of the first chocolate Labrador?
The dog was named Diver of Chiltonfoliat and it came from a long line of Labradors. The first Chocolate Lab to win the National Fields Championship was a dog named Storm’s Riptide Star. He took the title in 1996 and is probably the most popular chocolate Lab of all time.
Did you know chocolate Labs make good hunting dogs?
Did You Know? Similar to the other colors of Labrador Retrievers, the Chocolate Lab is an energetic dog that gets along well in a family setting. As a Retriever, it also makes for a great hunting dog and has also been known to fill in other working dog roles in addition to service or guide dog roles.
What kind of coat does a chocolate lab have?
A Chocolate Labrador Retriever can vary in color from a medium brown coat through to a very dark brown. They usually come with a broad brown nose and matching brown eyes. So your typical chocolate Lab is kind of chocolate all over! However, chocolate Labradors can have skin pigmentation on their lips, nose and eye rims.