What type of white markings are acceptable in black labradors and do any of them make the dog more desireable?

Answer 1

"All Labrador Retrievers are either a solid black, a solid yellow, or a solid chocolate. A white spot on the chest is permissible. All the colors should have the correct double coat."

Answer 2

The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant double coat that does not have any waves and comes in solid black, yellow, or chocolate.

A purebred black Labrador shouldn't have any white markings.


There is also said to be a rare silver or gray color that is referred to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate. This color is controversial and some claim it is a Weimeriner cross, while others say it is a true mutation.

Answer 3

No white markings are desirable/acceptable on a black Lab.

Answer 4

"The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow and chocolate. Any other color or a combination of colors is a disqualification. A small white spot on the chest is permissible, but not desirable. White hairs from aging or scarring are not to be misinterpreted as brindling. Black--Blacks are all black. A black with brindle markings or a black with tan markings is a disqualification. Yellow--Yellows may range in color from fox-red to light cream, with variations in shading on the ears, back, and underparts of the dog. Chocolate--Chocolates can vary in shade from light to dark chocolate. Chocolate with brindle or tan markings is a disqualification."

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Answer 5

White markings of any kind on a purebred labrador are frowned upon. Liver noses are fine, though

Answer 6

There should be no white whatsoever on a black Lab, though many of them have a few white hairs on the chest.

Answer 7

There should be no white markings on a purebred Lab.

Answer 8

there should be no white markings, but they would make a more distinctive pet.