Yellow Labrador Retrievers

INTROCOLOR TRAIT
Labrador have been the most popular breed of dogSome Labrador Retriever enthusiasts believe that the
for many years, and are well-known for makingYellow Labrador has the least frequency of
wonderful family pets. The Yellow Labrador is quicklybreed-based inherited health defects (such as hip
growing in popularity among Labrador Retrieverdysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and retinal
owners, and many Labrador breeders specializedysplasia). The reasoning behind this theory is that
exclusively in Yellow Labradors.Yellow Labrador require less selective breeding to be
HISTORYproduced, and are therefore less likely to have
The Labrador breed has quite a colorful history.inherited health problems. However, this has been
Contrary to popular belief, the Labrador breed washeavily debated, because there is currently no
first formed in Newfoundland. The Newfoundlandscientific evidence to suggest that Yellow Labradors
breed of dog was cross-bred with a type ofare less susceptible to health problems.
water-dog that was native to Newfoundland,TEMPERAMENT
resulting in the Labrador Retriever. Due to theirThe Labrador Retriever is said to have one of the
excellent retrieval abilities, water-resistant coat, andbest temperaments of any dog breed, and Yellow
webbed feet, the Labrador Retriever was a popularLabradors are no different. Yellow Labrador
companion dog for fishermen. It is said that LabradorRetrievers are affectionate, caring, and very
Retrievers (who were, at the time, called "St. John'senergetic. Even though Labrador Retrievers are a
Waterdog") would help drag the fishermen's nets tomedium-large dog breed, it is very rare for a
shore, by grabbing the floating buoys from theLabrador to become aggressive. The temperament
water. Today, Labrador Retrievers are a popularof the Labrador Retriever is ideal for a family dog,
companion for hunters, due to their unparalleledsince Labradors are very good with children (when
retrieval abilities.properly socialized).