samedi 1 mars 2014

White Labradors For Sale Are Purebreds

By Lisa Williamson


Perhaps you know that there are only three colors that are acceptable in purebred Labrador Retrievers. These are black, chocolate, and yellow. Therefore, you might assume that white Labradors for sale won't be registered and are probably not purebred. However, the ones you see advertised probably have papers, in which they are classified as 'yellow'.

This very popular breed was developed in England by some duck-hunting nobles who had encountered St. John's Water Dogs in the Newfoundland and Labrador province of Canada. These athletic, little, black dogs impressed everyone with their intelligence and love of retrieving on land and in the water. They were imported to England, and Labs as we know them today were an established breed by the late 1800s.

Labs have retained their love of the water and of retrieving, their intelligence, and their athleticism throughout the years. They are now used for hunting, as show dogs, and as family pets. They make wonderful assistance dogs, being intelligent and gentle. They like people even more than they like hunting and swimming.

When you buy a purebred dog, it's important to check the track record of the breeder. You can ask for references from the veterinarians the breeder uses and from people who have bought dogs in the past. All reputable breeders will be happy to give you their credentials and supply reference contacts.

All puppies or adults should come with health papers, showing they have had all necessary routine care and have been checked for genetic defects and proclivity for future problems. If possible, you should see the parent dogs of a puppy, because behavior and disposition are often passed from one generation to the next. You should know what questions to ask when viewing a dog, as well as what constitutes an acceptable answer.

Today most breeders have a website. Although any information on it might be viewed as a form of advertising, you can still get a feel for the way they handle their dogs and customers. You also don't want an animal that is bred for color alone, which might involve in-breeding. The basic characteristics of broad head, kind eye, muscular frame, and short, smooth coat should be maintained regardless of the color.

The yellow classification has many shades, and there are dogs that are so pale as to appear white. On close examination, they will have faint tinges of color around the ears and maybe on the back. However, they really don't look yellow in any true sense of the word. These dogs are as healthy as those of more usual colors. Any dog that you purchase should be thoroughly examined by your own vet before the deal is finalized.

Some people call these 'angel dogs', and they really are beautiful. A breeder may have four or more generations pictured on their site. Some Labs are bred for show and some for hunting, but a good one will be able to enter both worlds and be a real member of the family, too.




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