How Do You Get A Silver Lab?

 July 12, 2023

   I was out on the road this morning (83 degrees at 5:30) when I met two women hikers up on Morningstar and one of them wanted to know how exactly do you get a silver lab?

Uno Is The One

   If a Chocolate Lab has two recessive genes, this dilutes the normally solid color into a lighter version. This produces a Silver Lab. This color is caused by the appearance of two recessive genes rather than the usual dominant-dominant or dominant-recessive combinations. The recessive gene is called the ‘dilution gene’ because it dilutes the coat color of the dog. For example, Chocolate Labs are usually a pure brown color. If a Chocolate Lab has two recessive genes, this dilutes the normally solid color into a lighter version. This produces a Silver Lab. Diluted Black Labs are called Charcoal Labradors and Yellow Labs are called Champagne Labradors.

Lab Coats

   Labrador coats are straight, dense and hardy. They have double coats which are great for keeping them warm in all weathers. They are also great in the water as the double coat helps to insulate them.

Uno Takes to Water

   Meanwhile, a little south of here. . .

Daily Whip Out: "Porbrecito"

      And, a little bit east of here. . .

Daily Whip Out: "One Tough Broad"

And, then a little bit north of here. . .

Daily Whip Out: "Moon of The Mojaves"

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