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"A righteous man has high regard for his animal..." Proverbs 12:10
Converse Premium Labs LLC is a family based Labrador Retriever breeding and dog boarding business located in Southwestern Ohio just South of Wilmington, Ohio. Since 2016 we have been providing the finest quality, healthy, DNA and OFA/PennHIP Certified/Cleared, AKC registered, and AKC Bred With H.E.A.R.T. , Pure Bread Labrador Retriever Puppies to families throughout the United States. We breed for quality, health, and temperament and take our commitment to safeguarding and following ancient breed standards very seriously.
Converse Premium Labs/Red Barn Kennel is fully bonded and insured through PET SITTERS LLC.
We have created this website in an attempt to answer many of the questions we have received over the years. It is our hope that the information provided will assist you in making the best choice for your Labrador Retriever puppy for your family and that you will consider allowing us to be a part of this life changing experience.
Converse Premium Labs is an AKC recognized Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Breeder!
Converse Premium Labs believes and supports the historical & traditional standard that Labrador Retrievers are Black, Chocolate & Yellow (Red Fox is a variation of Yellow).
Is a "Silver Lab" recognized by the American Kennel Club? No! The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not recognize "silver labs" as a distinct color or a purebred Labrador Retriever, as the breed standard only acknowledges black, yellow, and chocolate colors. Here's a more detailed explanation:
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AKC Breed Standard:The AKC's Labrador Retriever breed standard specifies that the only acceptable coat colors are black, yellow (ranging from fox-red to light cream), and chocolate (ranging from light to dark chocolate).
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Breed Club Position:The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the AKC parent club for the breed, also does not consider "silver labs" to be purebred Labrador Retrievers.
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Potential Weimaraner Influence:Some breeders of "silver labs" were also involved in the Weimaraner breed, and the "silver" color is believed by some to be a result of a dilute gene (dd) that is common in Weimaraners. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim.
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Registration:While the AKC does not recognize "silver" as a color, they will register a dog as a Labrador Retriever if it meets the breed standard for the other characteristics, even if it has a silver coat. In such cases, they will be registered under "chocolate" rather than "silver".
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Disqualification:Any other color or combination of colors is a disqualification in the show ring
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"Silver" as a Diluted Color:The term "silver lab" refers to dogs with a dilute or gray coat color, which is not considered a standard color for the breed.
The following article is written by Francis O. Smith, DVM, PhD Chair, Labrador Retriever Club, INC Genetics Committee. Please click below.
