Labrador Retrievers that express the dilution gene (dd) are
recognized and registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC)
based on their foundation genetic colors, Black, Yellow, or
Chocolate.
Labradors that are descriptively called
SILVER are registered as their base genetic
color that is Chocolate.
The policy of registering light
shades of the breed standard-described colors was established
after a joint investigation by the AKC and Labrador Retriever
Club of America (LRC) in the 1980s, wherein breed purity of
SILVER Labradors was also confirmed. |
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