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White Labrador
The white lab, or white Labrador, has been a rising trend in the world of retrievers over the past several years. What are these, and how do they differ from their black, chocolate, and yellow cousins?
Actually, the white lab is {basically} genetically synonymous with the yellow lab. There are factors which can make yellow labs turn out more yellow, all the way to red. And then there are factors which can make yellow labs turn out less yellow, all the way to snow white. Pretty neat, isn’t it?
You can think of it this way: black labs are a category of their own, chocolate labs are a category of their own, and yellow labs are a third category. Then under the yellow labs “heading,” you have special variations of fox red and polar bear white, along with the stereotypical, classic yellow with butterscotch ears and white angel wings. You can read more about the butterscotch and angel wings deal below.
Are white labradors more rare?
Not necessarily. It all depends on the genetics of the parents. A “red” yellow parent will be more likely to produce more “red” yellow pups, while a “white” yellow lab parent will be more likely to produce “white” yellow pups. With the fads running toward white labs, they are actually becoming the predominant color of yellow because that is what many lab breeders are working to produce.
Can white labs be shown?
Yes! Provided they are true yellow labs (and meet any other additional requirements), they can be shown, even if their coats appear to be snow white, or as some say, polar bear white.
Do the colors of Labrador retrievers intrigue you? Be sure to read up on the official AKC breed information. You may be surprised by all there is to know!
Labrador markings
This is not technically necessary on a page featuring white labs, but since it came up, we’ll go ahead and address the question here.
Here’s the deal: most labradors, as in (rough estimate) two-thirds of the breed, are a solid color. This two-thirds accounts for all the black labs and chocolates out there. And then there are the yellows. These dogs very often, though not always, have darker colored ears, known amongst lovers of the breed as “butterscotch” ears. Then, have you ever seen the white markings just over a yellow lab’s shoulders? These white strips are known as angel wings. That’s the perfect finishing-touch on your sweet canine angel, don’t you think?!
Lab for sale
We offer a labs for sale and will do all we can to help you get the color you desire! Read more about our lab puppies for sale here. And by all means, contact us for more information. As a total aside and personal opinion, English labs are absolutely beautiful when in the lightest shades of yellow possible.
