How much does a British Lab cost?

The English and the American Labrador cost, on average, upwards of $1,200 from a reputable breeder. Expect to pay a premium if you are purchasing a bench lab that you plan to use for shows. Show dogs are bred for their parent history and lineage that will provide them with certain traits.

How much is a British Lab puppy?

The price of a Labrador puppy will vary from breeder to breeder, and from place to place. In the USA as a rough guide, you are looking at $800 to $1200. In the UK you can pay anything from £650 to £850 for a well bred, health tested Labrador.

Are British and English Labradors the same?

The British Labrador retriever, also known as the English Lab, is not just a dog registered with Great Britain’s Kennel Club rather than the American Kennel Club. English Lab also refers to a specific type of dog, which differs from the “American” type, but is AKC registered.

Do British Labs bark a lot?

Final Conclusions. Labrador Retrievers are friendly dogs and won’t commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. Even if your Lab is a bit rare and barks a lot, that isn’t any problem as well.

What is the life expectancy of a British Lab?

Average Life Expectancy is 12 Years, But It May Be Increasing. Veterinarians have determined, through various studies, that the average life expectancy of Labrador Retrievers (both American and English) is about 12 years.

Are GREY Labs purebred?

We all know how expensive a purebred dog can get. Silver Labradors are not only purebred, but they are also unique too. The breeders take this chance and make a silver labrador a money-making breed. Moreover, because of their uniqueness, the elite peoples love to have a silver lab too.

Where did British Labs originate?

colony of Newfoundland
The Labrador Retriever or Labrador is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), and was named after the Labrador region of that colony.