Labradors and Labrador Retrievers are they the same?

Some people may think that calling us a “Labrador” or a “Labrador Retriever” can mean different things. However, “Labrador” is just our nickname! Some people also call us “Labs” or “Labbies”. Even though these are all different names, they all refer to us, the Labrador Retriever.

Us Labradors can come in a few different colors. Brown Labradors are called “Chocolate” Labradors, Golden-colored or light yellow Labradors are called “Yellow” Labradors, and Labradors with black fur are called “Black” Labradors. Sometimes we also come in a Silvery Gray color, but this is extremely rare. Even though we can be different colors, these are all just variations of the Labrador breed.

Labradors from different parts of the world can look slightly different as well. In England, us Labrador Retrievers look quite different from Labrador Retrievers in America! This is because our breed came from England to America, and began to evolve through different breeding practices in America. The Labrador Retrievers in England look a lot more like the original dogs of the Labrador Retriever breed, since England is the secondary origin of Labradors. Different choices by Labrador breeders have let us evolve differently in America, since we are selectively bred for characteristics best suited for American Labrador Retriever owners.