samedi 11 janvier 2014

Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale Make Ideal Pets

By Marissa Velazquez


Many canine enthusiasts find Labrador retrievers appealing. Even though there is some controversy surrounding the breed, the popularity of silver Labradors has increased throughout the world over the past few years. Such dogs are not only loyal and lovable, but they are not difficult to train. This is why those looking for silver Labrador retriever puppies for sale will almost certainly be pleased with their decision.

Originally from Canada, the Newfoundland area to be specific, this breed was initially developed to assist fishermen with pulling their heavy nets from the icy, Arctic waters into their boats. The breed then made its way to England and other parts of Europe, where its retrieving instincts were fine-tuned by dog breeders. Such dogs usually have gentle, mild dispositions, and as previously mentioned, are renowned for their loyalty to their owners.

Certain dog experts refuse to recognize the silver Lab as its own breed. For example, traditional colors such as yellow, chocolate, or black are recognized by the American Kennel Club, but they will not acknowledge the aforementioned Labrador as a purebred. Fortunately, this has not lessened the breed's popularity among dog enthusiasts, and many individuals ignore this supposed disqualification.

Many breeders cite the aforementioned dog's lineage as proof of its status as a purebred. Those who disagree argue that silver Labradors are not purebreds, but rather a combination of the traditional Labrador retriever and the Weimaraner dog. DNA testing, as well as genetic mapping, were performed during the last decade of the twentieth century, and the ancestry of such dogs was evaluated by numerous canine experts from various areas of the world. The conclusion reached by such individuals was that the dog's status as a purebred should not be questioned.

Even though there will always be controversy surrounding this breed, such dogs have characteristics that obviously show they belong to the Labrador breed. For example, they have muscular, solid bodies and waterproof fur. Their coats are short and stiff, and they feature wide muscles. Their ears are pendant shaped, and their heads are typically broad.

Another classic trait of such dogs is their otter-like tails. The latter are called so because they come to a fine point at the end, but where they attach to the dog's body, they are relatively thick. Because they are good swimmers, their feet have web-like characteristics. Most dogs in this category have blue eyes when born; however, their eyes typically change to gold at approximately 6 months.

There are numerous breeders who choose to specialize in raising and selling silver Labs. For this reason, they are easy to locate in most parts of the country. However, it is essential to do business only with reputable breeder. One should always visit the kennels where the dogs are raised, and never agree to meet a breeder off-site for the purpose of purchasing a dog. Unfortunately, puppy mills have become very common over the past ten years, and consumers should do everything they can to avoid obtaining a dog from such an establishment.

When planning to acquire silver Labrador retriever puppies for sale, it is a good idea for consumers to ask the breeder to show them the puppy's parents. Furthermore, customers should ask if the breeder knows of any health problems to which the puppy may be genetically predisposition. Ultimately, those who select this type of dog will acquire a lovable and beautiful pet.




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