Are Choco Labs rare?
Chocolate Labradors have grown steadily in popularity in recent years. But the dominance of the black color enabled our chocolate friends to remain hidden and rare with the breed, for many decades.
How big does a male chocolate lab get?
Males weigh between 65 and 80 pounds, while females weigh 55 to 70 pounds. Most Labs spend their lives as cherished members of the family, but the breed standard is geared toward their original use, as working gun dogs. That means your chocolate Lab appears strong, muscular and well-balanced.
Is there such a thing as a chocolate Labrador Retriever?
In more recent years, there are breeders who’ve concentrated on producing chocolate labs for field and trials disciplines. They’ve been proven to have the ability to compete with and to shine against labs of other colors. So a chocolate Labrador Retriever can be just as smart and capable as any other lab.
What kind of owner does a chocolate lab need?
Chocolate Labs are not a high maintenance breed. They are easy to care for by first time owners. They need an owner who will shower them with love while remaining strict when it comes to training and nutrition. Any responsible owner is suited to own this brown dog. A Labrador can be a great addition to any home ( i.e. apartment or house ).
What’s the average age of a chocolate Retriever?
Unfortunately Chocolate Retrievers live shorter lives than their yellow or black siblings. The median age for a black or yellow Labradors is 12 years. It is only 10 years of age for brown labs. To help them live a healthy life the main thing you can do is avoiding obesity. Providing the right diet and enough exercise is also key.
In more recent years, there are breeders who’ve concentrated on producing chocolate labs for field and trials disciplines. They’ve been proven to have the ability to compete with and to shine against labs of other colors. So a chocolate Labrador Retriever can be just as smart and capable as any other lab.
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
What happens if a dog eats 6 oz of chocolate?
It depends partly on how much that dog weighs. For example, if a 60 pound Labrador ate 6 oz of milk chocolate, the risk of illness is low. In smaller dogs, eating chocolate is more serious. The same quantity might well kill a dog weighing 15 lbs or less.
What kind of skin does a chocolate lab have?
They usually come with a broad brown nose and matching brown eyes. So your typical chocolate Lab is kind of chocolate all over! However, chocolate Labradors can have skin pigmentation on their lips, nose and eye rims.