Breeders warn against silver labradors

The introduction of a so-called new type of labrador to New Zealand could have disastrous consequences for the pedigree breed, says Bay of Plenty dog breeder Virginia Barlow.

Dog experts believe silver labradors are not true labs but a cross with weimaraner dogs.
Breeders of silver labs are getting them registered as pedigree dogs by listing them as "chocolate" when they send in the forms to the New Zealand Kennel Club. Only black, yellow and chocolate varieties are considered true pedigree. MORE>>