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Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale Fetch Staggering Prices

By Sonya Riley


Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale have made recent headlines both locally and internationally with the controversy surrounding this breed. This silver variety is not only very rare but they fetch very high prices in the breeding community.

The controversy surrounding this breed comes into play when they are categorized. Officially Labradors are still split into only 3 categories namely yellow, black and brown. The silver category is one of the officially unrecognized variations. Many experts believe that this silver haired canine is not actually from pure Labrador descendant at all but rather the result of a hybrid cross between a traditional lab and a Weimaraner.

The truth is however that scientific evidence has been found to support the notion that they are in actual fact of thorough bred Labrador descendant. This could mean that these dogs once again become the highly acclaimed and rare breed that they were once considered being.

Luckily with the advancement of technology this rumor was quickly eliminated. Through DNA testing and mapping it was found that there is no evidence of there ever being a crossing with Weimaraner or any other breed. They are in actual fact 100% pure bred Labrador. These dogs are very attentive and can be trained to follow instructions.

In other communities these dogs are highly prized and their worth is very much noted. They fetch high prices in the market and there are breeders dedicated to only breeding with these silver haired beauties. Ethical breeders offer guarantees of up to 26 months for their dogs, including a guarantee for hips and elbows which often become problematic in badly bred canines. These breeders will very often offer obedience training for young pups. At a later stage, usually around the age of 5 months, these dogs are trained in gun training and hunt tests too.

These rare haired beauties are more in demand than ever. As a result there have been a lot of reports on unethical breeding taking place. Some breeders are going as far as having the dogs start breeding at the tender age of just 6 months in order to maximise profits. This is not only dangerous to the animal but as a result many birth defects could occur in the litter and the mother could have severe problems later on in life. It is a given that a reputable breeder won't go to these extremes just to cash in on the profits involved.

Labradors make great family pets and they have a loving and caring nature. They benefit greatly from obedience classes when they are pups and have a loving temperament. Very often it is standard practice for a breeder to have the dogs trained in gun training and hunt tests. They make great retrievers for hunting owners. They are fantastic swimmers and love the water, often swimming for hours on end.

Irrespective of their unknown bloodline origin and the controversy surrounding them, they remain fantastic companions and an intelligent, obedient breed. Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale will continue to make headlines while they remain rare and in demand. These beautifully simple dogs are lovable, protective and very well well disciplined.




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