{"id":106152,"date":"2022-04-22T12:40:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:40:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:13","slug":"what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the 3 types of Labrador retrievers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#What_are_the_3_types_of_Labrador_retrievers\" title=\"What are the 3 types of Labrador retrievers?\">What are the 3 types of Labrador retrievers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Is_a_Labrador_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Labrador a good family dog?\">Is a Labrador a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_colour_Labrador_is_best\" title=\"Which colour Labrador is best?\">Which colour Labrador is best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Does_a_Labrador_Retriever_bark_a_lot\" title=\"Does a Labrador Retriever bark a lot?\">Does a Labrador Retriever bark a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#How_many_types_of_Labrador_dogs_are_there\" title=\"How many types of Labrador dogs are there?\">How many types of Labrador dogs are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_breed_of_Labrador_is_best\" title=\"Which breed of Labrador is best?\">Which breed of Labrador is best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Is_there_a_difference_between_a_Labrador_and_a_Labrador_retriever\" title=\"Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Labrador retriever?\">Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Labrador retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_color_Lab_is_the_smartest\" title=\"Which color Lab is the smartest?\">Which color Lab is the smartest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Is_a_Labrador_a_good_first_dog\" title=\"Is a Labrador a good first dog?\">Is a Labrador a good first dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#DO_Labs_make_good_house_dogs\" title=\"DO Labs make good house dogs?\">DO Labs make good house dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Do_Labradors_get_along_with_kids\" title=\"Do Labradors get along with kids?\">Do Labradors get along with kids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Are_Labradors_aggressive\" title=\"Are Labradors aggressive?\">Are Labradors aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#What_color_labrador_is_most_popular\" title=\"What color labrador is most popular?\">What color labrador is most popular?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_colour_labrador_is_the_most_intelligent\" title=\"Which colour labrador is the most intelligent?\">Which colour labrador is the most intelligent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#What_colour_labrador_is_the_calmest\" title=\"What colour labrador is the calmest?\">What colour labrador is the calmest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Are_Labs_big_barkers\" title=\"Are Labs big barkers?\">Are Labs big barkers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#How_do_I_get_my_Labrador_to_stop_barking\" title=\"How do I get my Labrador to stop barking?\">How do I get my Labrador to stop barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Are_Labradors_noisy\" title=\"Are Labradors noisy?\">Are Labradors noisy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#How_many_different_types_of_Labradors_are_there\" title=\"How many different types of Labradors are there?\">How many different types of Labradors are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_type_of_Labrador_is_best\" title=\"Which type of Labrador is best?\">Which type of Labrador is best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Labrador\" title=\"What is the rarest type of Labrador?\">What is the rarest type of Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_color_Labrador_is_the_calmest\" title=\"Which color Labrador is the calmest?\">Which color Labrador is the calmest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_color_Labrador_is_the_smartest\" title=\"Which color Labrador is the smartest?\">Which color Labrador is the smartest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-3-types-of-labrador-retrievers-4\/#Which_Labrador_is_best_for_family\" title=\"Which Labrador is best for family?\">Which Labrador is best for family?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_3_types_of_Labrador_retrievers\"><\/span>What are the 3 types of Labrador retrievers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Information and Pictures<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Yellow Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Silver Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Lab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Labrador_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Labrador a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors make perfect family pets, given the right socialisation, as with all breeds. They bond well with the whole family and are affectionate and loving. Their patient nature makes them ideal for children. Grooming is very simple, with a weekly brush usually enough to keep the coat in tip-top condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_colour_Labrador_is_best\"><\/span>Which colour Labrador is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the best labrador colour, the general rule among the shooting fraternity is that <b>black is good, yellow acceptable, but chocolate is strictly for the show bench. Black has always been the dominant colour in the shooting field and in trials.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_Labrador_Retriever_bark_a_lot\"><\/span>Does a Labrador Retriever bark a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer to the question do Labrador Retrievers bark a lot? is an emphatic no. Generally speaking, <b>Labrador Retrievers aren&#8217;t an especially barky breed of dog. Labs were bred to be gentle, easily socialized dogs. With the right training and reinforcement, Labrador Retriever barking is not a big issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_Labrador_dogs_are_there\"><\/span>How many types of Labrador dogs are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two varieties<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_breed_of_Labrador_is_best\"><\/span>Which breed of Labrador is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black Labradors have long been favoured as gundogs, but also make wonderful pets, companions and agility dogs too. They are the most common colour of Labrador, due to the way in which their colour genes are inherited.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_between_a_Labrador_and_a_Labrador_retriever\"><\/span>Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Labrador retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no real difference between Labrador and Labrador retriever. Both the terms refer to the same dog breed, officially known as Labrador retriever. People often use the short and handy term Labrador to call Labrador retrievers. In the past, Labrador retrievers served the purpose of gun dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_color_Lab_is_the_smartest\"><\/span>Which color Lab is the smartest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black Labradors<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Labrador_a_good_first_dog\"><\/span>Is a Labrador a good first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labrador Temperament  Personality Labradors are playful and intelligent, with a warm, friendly temperament that makes them <b>ideal for first-time owners. Labradors are easy-going, rewarding pets with high energy levels, meaning they love extra attention and exercise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_Labs_make_good_house_dogs\"><\/span>DO Labs make good house dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labs are excellent family dogs because they do want to be with people and many do not do well as kennel dogs. Labradors do tend to be protective of their families and homes but are usually happy to greet company, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Labradors_get_along_with_kids\"><\/span>Do Labradors get along with kids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors are known to be terrific with children. Their chill, take-it-all-in-stride temperament and typically low aggression levels mean they are usually OK with being petted, cuddled and occasionally prodded. This easygoing attitude also means most Labradors will get along with other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Labradors aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happily, <b>Labradors are not known to be aggressive dogs. In fact, they are generally known for having a laid back, friendly and patient personality  which makes them such a great family dog. However, some Labradors can have behavioral issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_labrador_is_most_popular\"><\/span>What color labrador is most popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black Labradors<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_colour_labrador_is_the_most_intelligent\"><\/span>Which colour labrador is the most intelligent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Highly regarded as a working dog, <b>black Labradors are thought of as extremely intelligent and quick learners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colour_labrador_is_the_calmest\"><\/span>What colour labrador is the calmest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once again, many Labrador owners believe that there is a difference in personality between the different colours. Some say that yellow Labs are the sweetest and kindest, while <b>black Labradors are the calmest and most patient, and chocolate Labs are the most boisterous and wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labs_big_barkers\"><\/span>Are Labs big barkers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most labs are not big barkers. Over 77% said their dogs didn&#8217;t bark or did only some barking. To further break it down, 52 % say their lab barks some but not a lot, 25% said their dog rarely barked, 20% said their dog did a moderate amount of barking and x26lt; 3% said their lab barked a lot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Labrador_to_stop_barking\"><\/span>How do I get my Labrador to stop barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors are not a particularly noisy breed by nature. Yet from an early age, people tend to teach their Labrador puppies to be noisy. This is understandable because we love to communicate with sounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labradors_noisy\"><\/span>Are Labradors noisy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors especially are a very intelligent and social breed. <b>If they aren&#8217;t mentally stimulated and enjoy lots of social interaction, they quite quickly become bored. What is this? And when bored they will often try desperately hard to get some social interaction and they do this by barking for attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_different_types_of_Labradors_are_there\"><\/span>How many different types of Labradors are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <b>two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred Lab comes from English bred stock. Its general appearance is different than the American bred Lab. The English bred Labs are heavier, thicker and blockier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_Labrador_is_best\"><\/span>Which type of Labrador is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the best labrador colour, the general rule among the shooting fraternity is that <b>black is good, yellow acceptable, but chocolate is strictly for the show bench. Black has always been the dominant colour in the shooting field and in trials.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Labrador\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Silver Labrador<\/b> Silver Labradors are by far the rarest of all colors. These dogs are a light gray to blue color that looks silver in the sunlight. These Labradors are often mistaken for Weimaraner mixes because of their silver coat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_color_Labrador_is_the_calmest\"><\/span>Which color Labrador is the calmest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More <b>yellow Labs have been bred to be therapy and service dogs, which means they have been bred for calmness. Many yellow Labs come from English Labrador Retriever pedigrees, as well. English Labs are calmer than American Labs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_color_Labrador_is_the_smartest\"><\/span>Which color Labrador is the smartest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the best labrador colour, the general rule among the shooting fraternity is that <b>black is good, yellow acceptable, but chocolate is strictly for the show bench. Black has always been the dominant colour in the shooting field and in trials.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Labrador_is_best_for_family\"><\/span>Which Labrador is best for family?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black Labradors<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are the 3 types of Labrador retrievers?Is a Labrador a good family dog?Which colour Labrador is best?Does a Labrador Retriever bark a lot?How many types of Labrador dogs are there?Which breed of Labrador is best?Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Labrador retriever?Which color Lab is the smartest?Is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-106152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106152"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106152\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}