Labrador Training

Chocolate Labradors are perhaps not nearly as popular choice for owners as their ubiquitous Yellow and Black cousins but to those that do own chocolate labs then they really are the only choice. Although the eventual colour of Chocolate Labradors is governed by just two genes the variation in the intensity of the colour can be quite marked.

Just as the Yellow variety of the breed can vary from a very light cream colour to a deep almost Red, so does the coat of chocolate Labradors vary. In fact the American Kennel Clubs breed standard reads that the colour of Chocolate Labradors can vary from Sedge to Chocolate (encompassing the previously disputed Silver colour).

Whatever the particular shade of Chocolate Labradors they should all conform to the basics of the breed standard. Male will stand between 22.5 to 24.5 inches with females coming in around an inch to two inches shorter. Male dogs can weigh from 65 to 80lbs and females around 55 to 70lbs. The coat (not just Chocolate Labradors!) is densely packed and short but should never have a strand like or wiry consistency. It will be slightly oily to give it it’s natural resistance to water (you know how your Lab loves to swim!) With a broad head, muscular but not square jaw the other most prominent feature is likely to be the characteristic “otter” tail.

Chocolate Labradors are perhaps not quite as popular a choice as their Black or Yellow cousins, although just as easy to train, but try telling that to owners of Chocolate Labradors, they love em, and why not! Start training your labrador today for the best results.