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The Popularity Of Fox Red Labrador Puppies Is On The Rise

By Kenneth Anderson


You don't have to be a dog lover to love Labradors. These sweet, fun loving, affectionate animals win over everyone they meet. Labs are wonderful additions to families. They love rough housing with kids and are happy to intermingle with other household pets. Labs can come in almost any color, from dark chocolate brown to a cream that is almost white. Fox red Labrador puppies still turn heads though, because of their unusual and colorful coats.

The kennel clubs don't have a separate category specifically for the rust colored Labradors. They belong to the yellow variety instead. Within the yellow category, puppies can exhibit colors that range from fox red to the lightest cream. Even these shades may vary on the dog's ears, back and underside. Most people will be surprised when you tell them your rusty colored pup is a yellow Lab.

These were not always the most popular puppies in the litter. There was a time when black Labs were preferred because of their use as hunting dogs. These animals blended into the landscape unlike the rusty ones that stood out and got noticed by the hunter's prey. When we think of Labs today, the blond ones come mostly to mind. At one time, they were fairly rare, and the darker yellow and rust colored were the most common.

The rarer the light colored Labs became, the more people valued them. Breeders were quick to realize there was money to be made by breeding the blond Labs, and began to breed out the darker coated dogs. For years now, blond Labradors have been the number one choice on the list of favorite breeds.

The trend is reversing again. Because everyone wanted a blond Lab, the rust color was virtually bred out and rarely found. Once again, the rarity of this color became an attraction, and rust colored Labs started to gain popularity. Today the demand for the colorful pups is greater than ever, and breeders are scrambling to keep up.

This color is still rare enough that some people question the authenticity of these animals. They don't believe these dogs are full blooded Labradors. People may question this because there have been accusations made that silver Labradors are actually a cross between a Lab and a Weimaraner. Whether this is true or not, the red Labs are authentic and have been around since the breed began.

Because of the rising popularity of their rust color, some breeders are being accused of taking advantage of the demand for these pups, and breeding them without regard for the health or safety of the litters. The detractors, many of them breeders of blond Labs, say the sole motivation is financial gain because the fox reds command higher prices than the lighter colors.

If this is true, it wouldn't be unusual. Most business people adhere to the theory of supply and demand. It really doesn't matter what color Lab you choose as long as the breeder is reputable and responsible. Once you get your puppy home, it probably won't matter what color he is anyway.




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By Kenneth Anderson


You don't have to be a dog lover to love Labradors. These sweet, fun loving, affectionate animals win over everyone they meet. Labs are wonderful additions to families. They love rough housing with kids and are happy to intermingle with other household pets. Labs can come in almost any color, from dark chocolate brown to a cream that is almost white. Fox red Labrador puppies still turn heads though, because of their unusual and colorful coats.

The kennel clubs don't have a separate category specifically for the rust colored Labradors. They belong to the yellow variety instead. Within the yellow category, puppies can exhibit colors that range from fox red to the lightest cream. Even these shades may vary on the dog's ears, back and underside. Most people will be surprised when you tell them your rusty colored pup is a yellow Lab.

These were not always the most popular puppies in the litter. There was a time when black Labs were preferred because of their use as hunting dogs. These animals blended into the landscape unlike the rusty ones that stood out and got noticed by the hunter's prey. When we think of Labs today, the blond ones come mostly to mind. At one time, they were fairly rare, and the darker yellow and rust colored were the most common.

The rarer the light colored Labs became, the more people valued them. Breeders were quick to realize there was money to be made by breeding the blond Labs, and began to breed out the darker coated dogs. For years now, blond Labradors have been the number one choice on the list of favorite breeds.

The trend is reversing again. Because everyone wanted a blond Lab, the rust color was virtually bred out and rarely found. Once again, the rarity of this color became an attraction, and rust colored Labs started to gain popularity. Today the demand for the colorful pups is greater than ever, and breeders are scrambling to keep up.

This color is still rare enough that some people question the authenticity of these animals. They don't believe these dogs are full blooded Labradors. People may question this because there have been accusations made that silver Labradors are actually a cross between a Lab and a Weimaraner. Whether this is true or not, the red Labs are authentic and have been around since the breed began.

Because of the rising popularity of their rust color, some breeders are being accused of taking advantage of the demand for these pups, and breeding them without regard for the health or safety of the litters. The detractors, many of them breeders of blond Labs, say the sole motivation is financial gain because the fox reds command higher prices than the lighter colors.

If this is true, it wouldn't be unusual. Most business people adhere to the theory of supply and demand. It really doesn't matter what color Lab you choose as long as the breeder is reputable and responsible. Once you get your puppy home, it probably won't matter what color he is anyway.




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