There is no such thing as purebred Golden Labrador Retrievers

Believe me or not, that is the honest truth. According to the various Labrador breed associations and national kennel clubs, Labradors come in only three recognized colors, and gold is not one of them.

However, if you look for kennel ads, you can’t help but notice that there are many ads loudly proclaiming that they breed Golden Labrador Retrievers. And by that, they don’t mean a Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever mix (which are also known as Golden Labrador Retrievers). They actually say it’s a purebred golden colored Labrador Retriever.

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The only three recognized colors of purebred Labrador Retrievers are yellow, black, and chocolate (which used to be called liver). Yellow Labrador Retrievers have many shades of their yellow hair. Some are so pale that they are called “white,” even though their papers call them yellow. The darker shade of yellow is sometimes called “gold.” But still, even the darkest golden Labrador Retriever will not compare to the brilliance of a Golden Retriever.

Unfortunately, as PT Barnum said, “every minute a fool is born.” These types of people will believe anything they are told. If they are told that a purebred golden Lab exists, they will open their wallets and buy one. Even when they can clearly see that the puppy’s color is yellow, they think the “gold” label means “premium” and will buy the so-called “gold Labrador Retriever” at a higher price, instead of the identical-looking “yellow Labrador Retriever” . “.

Golden Lab is not always better than a yellow Lab

If you find out that your expensive “golden Labrador retriever” is simply a yellow Lab, take it easy on him. Your dog will remain loyal, comical, and loving. Stay with the dog. But by all means, complain to the Better Business Bureau about how the dog was portrayed. It would be helpful if you had a copy of the original ad leading you to the kennel and a copy of the contract. You got a contract with your “golden labrador retriever”, didn’t you? If not, there is ANOTHER thing to complain about.

If you got your Lab from a rescue shelter and your Lab was listed as a purebred Golden Labrador Retriever, the staff just made a common mistake. Don’t bother them about it, they are doing the best they can. You could write a thank you letter about how great you get along with your rescue dog and casually mention that there is officially no such thing as a purebred golden Labrador retriever. Once this is done, focus on building a great friendship with your new Labrador of any color.

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If you already have a golden Labrador retriever, don’t give up caring for your Labrador even now that you know he (or she) isn’t a purebred. Telling this fact that you just found out to those around you who are considering buying a Labrador retriever would be valuable. For them and for you.