All About the Red Labrador

Red Labrador

Labradors or Labrador Retrievers are the most obedient dogs of the Retriever family. They have a short coat; they shed less and are often very powerful and outdoorsy dogs. They love being around humans and play games rather than sitting in a corner and doing nothing. Their temperament is also very gentle and amiable, which makes them suitable for a family as well as children, no matter how small. They are mostly used as work dogs as they are very intelligent.

These dogs are often large and may weigh as much as 90 lbs. Moreover, they have a straight coat and are available in many colors as well. There are Labradors that come in different shades of yellow. Black is also a common acceptable color along with the much acclaimed and widely popular chocolate brown. However, if you also want a Labrador and would prefer one which has a slightly different look, is pure bred and has all the traits of a standard Labrador, you might want to own a Red Labrador.

The red in a Labrador is not exactly red, but fox red. This shade is a hue of tinged yellow and first came into being in the 1900s. This is in fact a color that most people have started loving recently and has been in demand ever since the decade of the 80s. Fox Red Labradors are born with a distinctive brownish shade and can easily be distinguished from the normal light yellow puppies. After a few weeks, the shade lightens up for the fox red to appear. The dog may also have one or a few white spots on their coats, but this only makes the dogs appear more beautiful and in fact special. The ears and paws are generally of a darker color as compared to the rest of their body.

In whatever cases, Red Labradors do make a statement. They are different and beautiful. However, color does not affect the temperament of the dog too much. Some people may argue that Fox Red Labs are more athletic and outgoing, but this may not always be true. The color of a dog depends on one of his pigmentation genes and does not affect his personality. Moreover, Labradors are very friendly and kind dogs and that is what matters the most to the owners. If you take them out to play or take them as a companion on hunting/trekking expeditions, they will show their excellent natural abilities as a gun dog.