Great dogs of the Labrador breed are well known to Russian breeders. However, most of us are used to seeing these beauties with a black color. There are three varieties of Labradors - black, golden and chocolate. More recently, the chocolate labrador was considered a marriage. Such animals were simply destroyed.
And now sometimes you can meet people who categorically do not accept these wonderful dogs with this color. They explain this by the fact that a few decades ago only black animals were considered purebred Labradors.
Labrador: external features
First, let's recall what this animal looks like. Labrador is a large, muscular, well-built dog with a wide head, small hanging ears and a powerful strong neck.
These beauties have deep and wide chests, strong and short loins. Paws are compact, round. Between the fingers there are leathery membranes. A distinctive feature of the breed is the tail, at the base thick, and tapering towards the end. It is covered with wool and looks a bit like the tail of an otter.
The Labrador has a straight, short, stiff coat with a developed undercoat. The standard allows for golden, black or chocolate color. Male growth is 57 cm, female is 54 cm.
Chocolate Labradors
In addition to the unusual color, these animals are distinguished by the special color of the nose and eyes. Sometimes a chocolate labrador has a pink nose, but this does not spoil the dog at all. And how charming puppies of such animals with blue eyes are hard to convey in words.
Most often, the eye color changes with age, but there have been cases when the chocolate Labrador remained with blue eyes until he was old.
More recently, these dogs have been recognized as an independent breed. Now they are valued on a par with golden and black. It is interesting that Labradors with a silver color have now appeared, but they are not yet recognized.
Character
Labrador chocolate behavior is no different from his counterparts of other colors. These are unusually kind, very funny and agile dogs. Labradors love the whole world and, probably, sincerely believe that he reciprocates them. They adore people, even completely strangers. If a chocolate labrador meets a stranger at the entrance, he will be delighted to him as well as an old acquaintance.
For this reason, Labradors are not suitable for security work. These are completely non-aggressive animals. Moreover, it is impossible for them to develop aggression even with the help of special exercises. Not a single case has been recorded for a chocolate Labrador to bite a person.
With other pets, these dogs get along well. They consider as their friends all who live near them. He will be happy to play with a kitten or an adult cat. The same can be said of any other animal living in your house. You may have seen a chocolate labrador (photo you can see in our article) sleeping in an embrace with a kitten.
This is a great family dog. If your family has children, then the chocolate Labrador will become their faithful and devoted friend, and for the smallest affectionate and tender nanny. These animals often become favorites even in families with babies.
Parenting
A Labrador, as well as a dog of any other breed, needs to be raised. After all, your pet must remember where its place is, to find out that sneakers and furniture brought up dogs do not chew. To do this, you will need a variety of toys, which are now very much on sale.
Chocolate Labrador is easy to train. Engaging with him is a pleasure. This is an extremely smart and smart student. Thanks to their natural curiosity and keen mind, these dogs are very easy to remember new teams. Even a child can train a Labrador, but they need to be looked after, as training will gradually turn into a noisy game.
Maintenance and care
Chocolate Labrador does not require complicated care. It needs to be combed regularly to make the coat look well-groomed and clean. This dog does not need frequent bathing, only as it gets dirty.
Labradors are great lovers of swimming in the open water, so if there is one near your house, do not be lazy, take it there more often. Your pet will be happy. This is a great way to give your dog the necessary exercise. Watch your ears and eyes. They should be cleaned regularly with cotton swabs dipped in plain water.
Labrador can be kept in an apartment, a country house and on the street. But it should be borne in mind that this is a short-haired breed, so it does not tolerate cold.
The Labrador feels more comfortable in a private house, where you can freely run around the yard, and not sit in four walls.
Where to buy a puppy
The best chocolate Labrador puppies can only be in a specialized nursery. Today, there are a lot of such institutions throughout the country, so there will be no problems with the choice. We anticipate the question: “Why do we need to buy a Labrador in the nursery?” First of all, because by doing this you will protect yourself from possible health problems of the baby, get a purebred dog that meets international standards.
If you are not going to show your pet at exhibitions, then you can buy this "teddy bear" in the bird market or by announcement. However, if you want your baby to be healthy, you must carefully check all the supporting documents. If there is no certificate of vaccination, then your puppy may be susceptible to various infectious diseases. The price of a chocolate labrador puppy ranges from 25 to 50 thousand rubles - depending on the availability of the pedigree.
Judging by the reviews of the owners, the chocolate Labrador is the perfect dog for the family. This is a true friend, a companion for walks, a partner in games.