How much are silver Labs worth?
How much is a silver Lab? Expect to pay upwards of $1000 for a silver Labrador puppy. The price of your pretty gray puppy may be greater than the price of a Lab of one of the three recognized colors. People are often willing to pay more for something they believe to be unusual.
How much does a female Labrador cost?
The cost of a Labrador puppy in India can range from 4000-5000 Rs up to as high as 1 lac. The cost depends on the quality and the pedigree combination of the parents. BUT, If you want a good quality dog with no genetic disorders then your budget should be at least 30,000 Rs.
How big do female silver labs get?
A male Silver Lab can weigh up to 80 pounds and be as tall as 24.5 inches, while females will likely weigh up to 70 pounds and stand at 23.5 inches, give or take.
What are silver Labs crossed with?
The coat color is caused by two recessive genes that have only recently appeared in the Labrador gene pool. Their status as a pedigree is a hot debate. There are claims that Silver Labs are not purebred Labradors at all, but rather a crossbreed between a Labrador and a Weimaraner.
Why do breeders not like silver labs?
Due to Silver Labradors having been very rare in the early days of their history, the breeders had no choice but to breed their dogs with very close relatives to attempt producing silver litters. The gene pool was so small, they simply had no choice.
How bad do Silver Labs shed?
Silver Labs shed a fair amount all year round thanks to their double coat. This is especially true in Spring and Fall (the shedding seasons). This means they will need regular brushing at least twice a week to maintain a healthy coat, possibly more during the shedding seasons.
What is the temperament of a Silver Lab?
Temperament of Silver Labs. Silver labs have the same basic genetic history and structure as the other color labs. Their temperament is the same as black, chocolate or yellow. These labs are playful, loyal, loving and bounding with energy.
What are good names for silver labs?
Most Liked Silver Dog Names Luna – (female) Ash Misty – (female) Storm Frost Rain Silverbell – (female) Dusty – (male) Coors – (male) After the popular Colorado beer Quicksilver – (male)
Does AKC recognize Silver labs?
AKC Registered Labradors . Every single silver lab from our kennel is registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Despite the rare silver color, our light silver labs are recognized as a shade of chocolate under the AKC color registry.
Are silver labs purebred?
There is a lot of controversy as to whether or not silver Lab retrievers can be classed as purebred lab. Some say that, yes, as the coat colour is a result of breeding purebred Labrador retrievers , so these dogs should are also be regarded as being purebred.
