Can a black and Yellow Dog have the Chocolate gene?
However, blacks and yellows can carry the chocolate gene and because of this, in particular pairings of sire and dam that carry the chocolate gene, chocolate pups would occasionally appear in a litter of puppies.
Is there such a thing as a smart Chocolate Lab?
There are experienced owners who’ve had labs of every color, with some saying their chocolate was or is the smartest they’ve ever had. And of course the opposite in some cases. Black, Yellow, Chocolate, or even a ‘mismark’, dogs are individuals, a product of their different genes and environment.
What kind of skin does a chocolate Labrador have?
However, chocolate Labradors can have skin pigmentation on their lips, nose and eye rims. They can carry recessive genes that affect the color in these areas. Also, not all chocolate Labradors are the common shades of brown we would expect.
When did the Chocolate Lab become a breed?
Although the chocolate Lab had few fans or dedicated breeders in the 19th century, in the twentieth century the color was finally recognized by the kennel clubs and written into the Labrador breed standard. Since then it has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity.
Can a chocolate Labrador Retriever be a smart dog?
So a chocolate Labrador Retriever can be just as smart and capable as any other lab. Report this ad You can increase your chances of getting a ‘smart chocolate lab’ by picking your puppy from a breeder who can prove the ancestry of their puppies is from smart and intelligent stock, perhaps from a working line.
Is it possible to get a chocolate lab?
With enough care and attention in selecting a breeder and the correct puppy from the litter, you can easily find a smart and keen chocolate Lab to rival the best of any other color…just don’t ask it to help you complete your expert level Sudoku puzzle! A More Detailed – Positive – Look At The Chocolate Lab
However, blacks and yellows can carry the chocolate gene and because of this, in particular pairings of sire and dam that carry the chocolate gene, chocolate pups would occasionally appear in a litter of puppies.
Although the chocolate Lab had few fans or dedicated breeders in the 19th century, in the twentieth century the color was finally recognized by the kennel clubs and written into the Labrador breed standard. Since then it has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity.
So a chocolate Labrador Retriever can be just as smart and capable as any other lab. Report this ad You can increase your chances of getting a ‘smart chocolate lab’ by picking your puppy from a breeder who can prove the ancestry of their puppies is from smart and intelligent stock, perhaps from a working line.
How old is Teddy the Rocky Mountain Lab?
Teddy was originally adopted out from RMLR 6 years ago, and was returned in in April 2019. Unfortunately, he never had any veterinary care while in that home, despite obvious hip pain. Teddy is now on pain medication, and likely will be for the rest of his life.