This is a question that I typically ask myself often, as I get numerous requests for info on them.
Having been involved with Labrador Retrievers for years currently, as well as having actually also observed many Labrador Retrievers, consisting of ones with chocolate fur, I find it intriguingly challenging to validate the added price usually billed for chocolate Labrador Retrievers.
The yellow and black Labrador Retrievers have actually been reproduced now for numerous, several, years. Though they seem to be an extremely different (and also better) dog to me than the chocolate Labrador Retrievers.
I have also spoken with other Labrador Breeders and they agree with my thoughts on this topic.
Some Labrador Breeders believe that the ‘gene pool’ for the chocolate Labradors is a lot smaller than those of the yellow and black Labradors.
This smaller gene pool can lead to more inbreeding and so on and/or optimum inbreeding clinical depression (which is the opposite to hybrid vigor).
This certainly seems to make good sense to me, and I can not see why this would not hold true.
From my experience, the large majority of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers seem to be different to the yellow and black Labrador Retrievers, not only physically (certainly their shade, but various other components also), but also in respect of their temperament, and so on.
A few of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers that I have actually observed have temperaments and so many other differences than other Labradors. And also, several of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers that I have observed have temperaments and other differences with a combination of being very reluctant, afraid, and so much more. These characteristics are often integrated with hostility (relatively with an enhanced sense of worry).
Additionally, I have actually seen chocolate Labradors with hereditary diseases, such as ectropion, which is an issue with their eyes. This condition leads to their eyelid being shed or makes it to be transformed outwards, this condition also enhances threats of international bodies (such as lawn seeds, and so on) being able to get under their eyelid/s.
This subsequently can trigger other illnesses and might require a Vet’s interest.
One more eye problem, which is additionally accepted as being genetic, is entropion, which is the opposite to ectropion. With entropion, the eyelid transforms inwards, and can irritate the eye. Some Veterinarians will certainly operate on the eyelid/s to remove the malfunctioning component, in order to attempt to lower the associated risks or health issue. Yet, naturally, dogs with these troubles should not be utilized for breeding, in my opinion (same with some Veterinarians) as they may generate children with the very same or comparable eye problems etc.
Nevertheless, there are some Labrador breeders of chocolate Labradors who purposefully continue to breed from Labradors that have hereditary eye trouble, and also generate offspring with issues.
Please do not presume that ALL chocolate Labradors are defective and so on, as I am certainly NOT suggesting this. However, I definitely believe that usually, I would certainly favor a yellow or black Labrador over a chocolate Labrador, which if I had to have a chocolate Labrador, then I would do a great deal of research regarding the parents, their health and wellness and also their personality, prior to approving it.
