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Looking for a Silver Labrador?
Along with designer breeds, the "Silver" Labrador has become a popular pet. This is very
discouraging because the AKC and the AKC parent Club, The Labrador Retriever Club Inc. do not
recognize "silver" as a color. There are many theories as to "how" a dilute gene was introduced into
the gene pool...but no matter which way you look at it the facts are: "silver" is a recessive gene --
along with it comes other unwanted recessive traits -- and -- in my opinion, no reputable breeder will
ever produce a "silver" Labrador. The Labrador Retriever Club Inc. takes the following stance in
regards to "silver" Labradors:
SILVER LABRADORS
There is no genetic basis for the silver gene in Labradors. The silver color is a disqualification under
the Standard for the breed. The LRC does not recognize, accept or condone the sale or advertising
of any Labradors as a silver Labrador. The Club opposes the practice of registering silver as
chocolate.
Along with designer breeds, the "Silver" Labrador has become a popular pet. This is very
discouraging because the AKC and the AKC parent Club, The Labrador Retriever Club Inc. do not
recognize "silver" as a color. There are many theories as to "how" a dilute gene was introduced into
the gene pool...but no matter which way you look at it the facts are: "silver" is a recessive gene --
along with it comes other unwanted recessive traits -- and -- in my opinion, no reputable breeder will
ever produce a "silver" Labrador. The Labrador Retriever Club Inc. takes the following stance in
regards to "silver" Labradors:
SILVER LABRADORS
There is no genetic basis for the silver gene in Labradors. The silver color is a disqualification under
the Standard for the breed. The LRC does not recognize, accept or condone the sale or advertising
of any Labradors as a silver Labrador. The Club opposes the practice of registering silver as
chocolate.