Cafe Labradoodle: Cafe is a coffee-looking color that can vary from a deep beige to light milk. The nose of these dogs is rose. When it comes to show rings, the same goes with this kind of Labrador Retriever – they will mostly be disqualified because these colors and markings aren’t considered preferable. 5. Chocolate and Tan Labrador.

When it comes to their feet, some can have two or all four feet colored in white, whereas some can have all four white feet. There are many combinations, each different from another. You can look at the parent dogs to get some idea of what color puppies are most likely. In these dogs, lighter colors are the more dominant genes. Chocolate Labs love swimming, so don’t be surprised if your water dog goes out to the beach or a lake for a good swim! Three Common Labrador Colors According to Wikipedia, the modern Labrador Retriever dog's ancestors originated on the island of Newfoundland. The founding breed of the Labrador was the St. Johns Water Dog, (also a founding breed of the Newfoundland), a breed that emerged through ad-hoc breedings by early settlers of the island in the 16th century. The forebears of the St. Johns Dog are not known, but were likely a random-bred mix of English, Irish, and Portuguese working breeds. The Newfoundland (known then as the Greater Newfoundland) is likely a result of the St. Johns Dog breeding with mastiffs brought to the island by the generations of Portuguese fishermen who had been fishing offshore since the 16th century.Of course cancer is a broad term. Different types of cancer can affect the Boxador parent breeds. So, make sure your breeder is not breeding from dogs with a history of cancer. Degenerative Myelopathy

Some studies have recently been investigating a link between this issue and diet, but more research is needed to determine whether there is a causal link. Progressive Retinal Atrophy These markings are also seen on their cheeks, legs, and along their chest. The chest markings are more horizontal than vertical, and are wide with irregular edges. Note that if there are any similar marks located anywhere else but the feet, they are not considered bolo marks. Well, even though it may sound strange, the yellow coat doesn’t get any darker as years go by. Your senior Labrador will likely develop a lighter coat than that when he was a puppy.Phantom Labradoodles have a distinct pattern on their coat. Phantom refers not to the actual color of the dog as these puppies can be any color, but they need to have distinct phantom markings.