My Chocolate Labrador Retrievers and Their Puppies

We live in Jarvisburg, N.C., 8 miles north of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My labs (Ana, Bear, Brandy, Carolina, Duke, Mia, Midnight and Sunshine) enjoy the best of two worlds-Quiet country living in Currituck County and daily sunrise runs on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

As a labrador breeder my goal is to produce a sound labrador retriever that has the beauty which defines the breed while capturing the temperament and trainability that makes the labrador a versatile breed. It is important to me that my dogs and puppies will be good working citizens (seeing eye, narcotics, search and rescue, hunting, field trial, show etc.) as well as great pets and companions.

Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have been a part of my life since 1984,when a friend ask me if I would accept responsibility for a six month old chocolate lab whose owner was moving. It was love at first site for both of us. Jake and I were best friends and running partners for fourteen years. In 1998 when Jake passed away, I was devastated and swore I would never own another dog.

In the fall of 2002, Jake came to me in a dream and ask me what I had against chocolate labs and why I didn't have another dog. The next day I drove to Norfolk,Virginia and fell in love with Bear. Three months later I drove to Va.Beach, Virginia and fell in love with Ana. And as they say-the rest is history!

Midnight was born in Ana and Bear's first litter on December 3rd,2003. Carolina, along with Luke, was born in Ana and Bear's second litter on June 15th,2004. Duke was purchased from a national field champion bloodline from Windsor, North Carolina on January 15th,2005. Brandy and Sunshine were purchased on July 28th,2006. Mia, younger sister of Brandy and Sunshine, was purchased the day she was born, January 19th, 2007 .Between Brandy, Mia, and Sunshine's mother and father there are forty eight national field champions in their bloodlines.

Once a chocolate labrador puppy enters your life,your life changes forever. You have a devoted friend,and the years are filled with love and joy. A superior family companion,the chocolate labrador puppy is smart, gentle, and eager to please. LABS LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION!

All of our pups are born and raised in our home. They are well socialized with older labs, humans,and given lots of TLC. Our pups come with a written two year genetic health guarantee. To view my labrador retrievers and their puppies you can visit our website http://www.obxchocolateheaven.com

Tim Warren
OBX CHOCOLATE HEAVEN LABRADORS
Jarvisburg,N.C. 27947
OBXCHOCOLATEHEAVEN@msn.com

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The Difference Between Yellow, Chocolate And Black Labradors

Labradors can be diverse in appearance, and we usually come in three different color shades: Chocolate, Yellow and Black. Each of these shades can vary slightly, so each Labrador Retriever can look a little bit different. Some people believe that the color of our fur has an effect on our health and temperament, though there hasn't been any scientific studies to back this up.

A very common belief shared by some Labrador Retriever enthusiasts is that Yellow Labradors have the best overall quality of health. Also, some people believe that Yellow Labrador Retrievers have the least instances of breed-based health problems, such as hip dysplasia, and progressive retinal atrophy (which are common health problems encountered by the Labrador Retriever breed). The reasoning behind this, is that some people think that Yellow Labradors do not require significant breeding to be produced. However, this is not the case, and many veterinarians have discouraged dog owners from believing this to be true. Most Labradors are bred specifically for temperament or hunting traits than are bred purely for color alone. Even so, the current breeding lines for Labradors are very pure, and inbreeding is mostly discouraged.

Some other people believe that Black Labrador make the "best" Labradors. This is because some people still hold onto the historical belief that any other color besides black for a Labrador is an incorrect representation of the breed. This was very common in the Labrador breed's early development in England, as any other color than black was suspected to be a result of cross-breeding. This misconception continues to this day, though Yellow and Chocolate Labradors have been proven to be actual color variants of purebred Labradors.

Genetics

Just like humans, us Labradors have specific genetic traits that determine what color our hair is after development. At a genetic level, there are some important factors that influence fur color.

A Black Labrador will have either one or two copies of the dominant gene for black fur color. These gene copies are located at the dominant color locus, or "E" locus. If a Black Labrador with two copies of the dominant black fur gene breeds with another Labrador with two copies of this gene, all of their puppies will also be black.

A Chocolate Labrador Retriever has one copy of the dominant "black fur" gene, though Chocolate Labradors also have two copies of the recessive gene for brown fur coloration at the recessive color locus, also called the "B" locus.

A Yellow Labrador Retriever has two copies of the gene for recessive fur coloration at the "E" (dominant) locus, and also has two copies of the recessive fur gene at the "B" locus.

Most Labrador Retrievers will also have different colored noses depending on their genetic makeup. It's even possible to have a Labrador Retriever to have a nose that is two or more colors (such as pink and black, or brown and pink).

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How to Locate and Care For Chocolate Lab Puppies

Chocolate lab puppies are delightful dogs that make wonderful pets. Besides being adorable, these labs are faithful and loving animals that have personalities suitable for all age groups, including very young children. Typical places to find chocolate lab puppies include animal shelters, puppy mills, and breeders. It should be noted that before someone brings a lab into his or her home, he or she should make preparations including buying equipment for the dog; finding reputable groomers and vets; and locating a trainer in the event that one is needed.

Chocolate lab puppies can be found at animal shelters, puppy mills, as well as from reputable breeders.

Local animal shelters sometimes have labs available for adoption. Puppies generally tend to go quickly and finding one that's perfect for your home at an animal shelter may be difficult. However, by adopting a chocolate lab from a shelter, you'll be helping a dog in need as well as bringing a potentially lovely pet into your home.

Puppy mills should be avoided at all costs. A number of dogs placed for sale online, as well as may of those sold in pet shops, come from puppy mills. Employees from puppy mills typically don't allow prospective buyers to see their kennel areas and on average don't have vet records for their dogs. The goal of such places is sadly to make profits over the dogs' health and well-being, and a lot of the dogs from these mills unfortunately end up having medical and other issues.

Reputable breeders are perhaps your best resource when searching for chocolate lab puppies. Breeders with good reputations take extra care to ensure that their dogs are healthy and well cared for and are dedicated to producing well rounded hunting, competition, and family dogs. When looking for a Labrador retriever as a hunting companion be sure to seek out breeders who only breed dogs with a field trial or hunt test background.

Once the decision is made to bring a chocolate lab puppy home, and one is selected, the prospective owner needs to purchase equipment, find a reputable vet and dog groomer, and locate a dog trainer. The equipment needed includes a bed, toys, dog food, a leash, a collar, food bowls, nail clippers, and a first aid kit. While the new owner is setting up his or her home with all of these new items, he or she also needs to make sure that the house is puppy proofed in anticipation of the new arrival.

A reputable vet and dog groomer also both need to be found. Vet check-ups, as well as an appointment to have the puppy altered, need to be made as soon as possible. Waiting too long for puppies to be spayed or neutered increases their chances of getting different cancers. Where groomers are concerned, it is possible to locate one through a vet office or animal shelter. It is very important to find a groomer who has a good reputation and who works well with animals. Perhaps the prospective owner can make a surprise visit to a groomer to see how well its employees deal with animals. Furthermore, it is best to find a groomer that does not use sedatives to calm animals down.

A dog obedience school should be looked into as well in the event that it is needed. Many vets, shelters, and pet shops offer obedience classes. In addition, before the chocolate lab is even brought home, rules should be devised including commands and training the dog to go outside when necessary.

For more information on chocolate lab puppies and choosing your next canine companion go to http://www.soggyacres.com, a Labrador retriever breeder dedicated to breeding only the best Labrador retrievers for field or home.

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Chocolate labrador…very tired…

After a day playing in the park…

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