Silver Labrador Retriever 243

One of the facts about Labrador Retrievers is that they come in many colors. Silver Labrador Retrievers, or Silver Labs, are relatively new compared to the other Lab coat colors. Contrary to their Yellow, Chocolate, and Black Lab cousins, which have recorded sightings from 1800 and before, Silver Labs have only cropped up since 1950.

There was some heated debate over their authenticity, as many breeders believed the silver tint appeared from outside the breed. However, genetics has been able to provide more than enough evidence that Silver Labs are 100% Labrador Retrievers. They’re just a rare coloration of the dog breed.

A diluting factor in coat color dominance traits is responsible for the silver hue - something that is also present in Charcoal and Champagne Labs as well. The jury’s still out on whether they’re simply subset colorations from their purebred parents or separate Lab breeds in their own right. At any rate, Silver Labrador Retrievers are regal, loyal, and friendly Labradors that have a lot of energy and a lot of love to give!