Thursday, March 13, 2014

About Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale

By Gwen Lowe


Silver, or gray Labradors, are still registered as chocolate variety, thanks to the fact the breed standard describes chocolate as ranging in shade from sedge to chocolate. It might be a little bit confusing, but these are pure breed Labs, and it is only a matter of time before they will be recognized by their own separate color. In any case, you will probably find Silver Labrador retriever puppies for sale in your area.

Labradors are widely popular breeds, all over the world, as well as in the USA. Silver Labs are still rare, but lately more and more popular. Labradors are clever, beautiful, loyal and playful, obedient and friendly. Their intelligence makes them suitable for any duty, including retrieving, watching, serving disabled people or being perfect family dogs.

Silver Labs have especially attractive coats in various shades of gray, and they often have beautiful blue eyes. Their ancestor were helping fishermen in Newfoundland once. After they were imported to England, somewhere in the eighteenth century, the new breed was born. There are two Lab types, English Lab and the American Lab. American Lab is leaner and more active, but they still have similar characteristics.

Males usually reach between twenty two and twenty four inches, and weight up to seventy five pounds in average. Still, some males can weigh up to one hundred pounds. Females are a little bit smaller. They get weight easily, and since they are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, it is advisable to keep their weight under control.

Labradors have smooth, glossy and short, thick hair, and it isn't hard to keep them tidy. Use a good brush once a day to remove dead hair and they will be in a perfect condition. They don't shed too much, except seasonally. They really like water, but do not bathe them too often. Use a dry shampoo if necessary.

If you take a very good care about your dog, it will live at least twelve years. If you give it too much food, it might cause different health problems, especially if your pet doesn't get enough exercise on regular basis. If you live in an apartment, long walks are even more important. These dogs are very active when outdoors, and you have to give them an opportunity for training.

Thanks to their good nature and high intelligence, Labs are easy to train. Reliable breeders usually make sure all puppies are well socialized before arriving to their new homes, but it is important to start training them very early. No means no, and every good owner needs to be a pack leader, if he wants his dog to behave.

If you are interested in Silver Labs, find yourself a good, reliable breeder with great credentials, and make your reservation. Prepare your home for this new family member, learn a little something about this adorable breed and feel free to ask the breeder about any detail. Make sure to buy proper food for your pet, and never overfeed it, and you will enjoy together for many years.




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