{"id":16353,"date":"2023-07-25T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T09:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=16353"},"modified":"2025-07-05T13:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T12:24:34","slug":"fox-red-labrador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/fox-red-labrador\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Fox Lab Traits, Appearance and Characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The fox red Lab is a dark red shade of yellow Labrador Retriever. Brimming with intelligence, these affectionate, loyal dogs were originally bred as hunting companions. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of five photos of fox red labs from puppy to adult with text overlay that read: discover fox red labs\" class=\"wp-image-42627\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Red Labs tend to be from working lines. That means high energy, high speed, and a mountain of enthusiasm! These sensitive dogs are keen to please and responsive to training. Adult red fox Labs weigh around 65lbs, stand about 22 inches in height and have a lifespan around 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"IOED1AdF\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-09-07T11:03:42.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Bonnie In Bed\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Bonnie all snuggled up in her bed with all her toys\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/IOED1AdF-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/IOED1AdF.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll share photos of my red lab puppies as they grow from birth to maturity. The photo at the top of the page is their mother &#8216;Bella&#8217; as a four month old puppy, playing in some wild daisies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll also share the breed traits, characteristics and behaviors you can expect from your red fox Lab puppy. I&#8217;ll talk about their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/puppy-development\/\">growth and development<\/a>, and give you training tips, and ideas to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/8-steps-to-buying-a-healthy-labrador-puppy\/\">find a healthy, friendly puppy<\/a> And we&#8217;ll have a go at tackling the genetics behind your stunning Labrador&#8217;s color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#vs\">English vs American red fox Lab traits.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#temperament\">Temperament and personality.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#genetics\">Breeding darker red fox Lab puppies &#8211; the genetics.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#puppies\">Red fox Lab puppy pictures week by week.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#breeders\">Fox red Labrador breeders.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fox red is a little more complicated to understand, than the other colors, but I\u2019ll try to clear up any confusion. It\u2019ll be fun!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Labrador-Understanding-the-Distinctive-Shade-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of four photos of fox red labs\" class=\"wp-image-43027\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Labrador-Understanding-the-Distinctive-Shade-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Labrador-Understanding-the-Distinctive-Shade-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Labrador-Understanding-the-Distinctive-Shade-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Labrador-Understanding-the-Distinctive-Shade-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Labs come in three colors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/yellow-labrador\/\">yellow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/chocolate-labrador\/\">chocolate <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/black-labrador\/\">black<\/a>. Off the record, there are also dilute forms of those colors (champagne, silver, charcoal). The red fox Lab, or fox red Lab, is a dark coated variety of the full color yellow<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever\/\"> Labrador Retriever<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-it-fox-red-or-red-fox-lab\">Is it Fox Red or Red Fox Lab?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fox red Lab is sometimes called a red fox Lab, or a ruby Labrador. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether the fox or the red comes first. That\u2019s a lot to do with the fact that fox red isn\u2019t an official Labrador color. It goes down on record as a shade of yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, we know fox red is special! But from the AKC or KC&#8217;s point of view, it\u2019s just another yellow dog. The selection of darker red Labrador Retrievers by breeders has increased  as darker puppies become more popular companions than paler yellow Labs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Good Family Pet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all Labradors, this fox red Lab can be a great companion. Their energy levels are best suited to active owners, and families with older children. Youngsters can be clumsy and boisterous, but a senior rescue dog may do well alongside younger children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thorough training is important for your red fox Labrador puppy. And you are looking at one to two hours  exercise each day once adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors are some of the world&#8217;s most popular hunting companions in addition to their wider roles as service dogs, and most red fox Labs love to explore outdoors and to swim. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Lab-More-Than-Just-a-Beautiful-Coat-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a beautiful fox red american Labrador\" class=\"wp-image-43103\" style=\"width:494px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Lab-More-Than-Just-a-Beautiful-Coat-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Lab-More-Than-Just-a-Beautiful-Coat-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Lab-More-Than-Just-a-Beautiful-Coat-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Red-Fox-Lab-More-Than-Just-a-Beautiful-Coat-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fox-red-retriever-origins-and-history\">Fox Red Lab Origins and History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All three colors of Labrador Retriever, black, chocolate and yellow (including the red shade), share the same origins or history. The Labs we have today descend from the St John&#8217;s dog, a breed of working fisherman&#8217;s dog that gave rise to the Labrador Retriever, and, the Newfoundland. Labradors were developed as hunting companions and retrievers by a couple of British aristocrats in the 1900s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one time, almost all Labradors were black but the potential for red fox Labs has always existed. Chocolate and yellow Labs were less common (I&#8217;ll explain the genetics below) and yellow or brown puppies were often culled at birth! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays most Labs are companion dogs, and yellow and chocolate Labs are no longer considered undersirable. And this popular dog breed has now spread across the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vs\">Red Fox English Lab vs American Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1970s the trend in yellow Labradors swung to pale cream colors. Especially in the show and companion dog community. A pool of dark yellow or fox red Labs remained popular in the sporting dog community. Possibly because a pale dog, easier for wildfowl to spot, is not an ideal hunting companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the middle of the twentieth century in the UK, the Labrador breed became divided into the the two types of Labradors we have today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/american-labrador\/\">the working type we refer to as American Labs <\/a>and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-labrador\/\"> show type we refer to as English Labs<\/a>. As red Labs were more popular with hunters, it is largely from the pool of working retrievers that we now have the stunning fox red Labrador Retrievers that we see today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red American Type Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they are often American type Labs, red Labs may be taller and more athletic in appearance than the paler yellow Labs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Labs have a slimmer build, with narrower heads and chests than show Labs. They have a stronger prey drive, and are a little less forward and playful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Fox Lab Temperament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many red Labs will have the friendliness and outgoing personality typically associated with Labs. An abundance of intelligence, a sensitive nature, and a spirit of co-operation make this an easy breed for you to train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the sensitivity of the fox red Lab can in some cases spill over into reactivity. Including nervousness, and fear of strangers. These traits can sometimes appear in your dog even after thorough socialization. So it&#8217;s important you make careful choices when looking for a breeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"english\">English Red Fox Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a typical English lab with the stocky body and blocky head, you\u2019ll need to look for a dog with a show background, or at least some show blood in their pedigree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fox red Labs are mainly the preserve of the working retriever community, so you may find it a little more difficult to get an English fox red lab puppy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-snow.jpg\" alt=\"Fox red lab in the snow\" class=\"wp-image-16364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-snow.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-snow-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-snow-696x899.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-snow-325x420.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My fox red Lab, Tess, waiting in the snow for instructions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"genetics\">Breeding Darker Red Fox Lab Puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the fox red Labs we see today are darker than ever, as breeders select for deeper coat color in order to increase puppy sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any yellow Labrador litter you\u2019ll get a range of colors. Selection based on color narrows the gene pool available to the breeder. With pressure on breeders to select darker individuals for breeding stock, there\u2019s a risk that health credentials, performance credentials, and temperament get pushed into second place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding puppies of a particular shade of yellow, is also complex, because of the mechanism of inheritance. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"genes\">Fox Red Lab Genetics &#8211; Black &amp; Brown First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Genetics can be complicated, but I find it helpful to think of a Labrador as a basically black dog. Black is the default color. The black coat is caused by a pair of genes called the B genes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your dog inherits one from their mother and one from their father &#8211; in a pair &#8211; like this: <strong>BB <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B genes come in big or little versions. So your black dog could have a pair like this: <strong>Bb<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little b carries the code necessary to make a brown coat instead of a black one. BUT, big B is dominant and switches off little b.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>So little b only gets a say, if two of them get together like this: <strong>bb<\/strong>. When that happens, you get a chocolate Lab!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"red-starts-with-yellow\">Red Fox Lab Puppies Are Genetically Yellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a fox red lab, you need to switch off the black and brown coat color genes. This is done by two e genes. They also come in a pair like this: <strong>ee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A yellow dog is still basically black or brown, but when the two little ee genes get together they have the amazing power to block the effects of the B genes on fur color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lab with two little ee genes cannot have a brown or a black coat and so the coat color now defaults to yellow. Now we are getting closer to our fox red color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E genes can also be big like this: <strong>EE<\/strong> or mixed like this: <strong>Ee<\/strong>, but when that happens the big E switches off the little e, and takes away its power. This renders the little e gene useless and it can\u2019t then in turn switch off the brown or black coat color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ll get a black or brown dog unless those two little ee genes get together to switch off the B genes and give you a yellow dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Our fox red Labrador puppies are the cutest!\" class=\"wp-image-38174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-1068x579.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-a-yellow-lab-get-a-red-fox-coat\">Yellow vs Red Fox Lab Coats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A red Lab is a variation of yellow, and every red dog has those two essential little e genes that switch off black and brown. But then it starts to get a little bit more complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It centers on a pigment called pheomelanin. This pigment is responsible for the depth of red coloring in the yellow lab\u2019s coat. And it is controlled by two more sets of genes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-genes\">Red Fox Lab Genes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The A gene controls the production of the red color. And the C gene controls whether or not it is fully expressed. These two different pairs of genes interact together to give us a range of different shades, from pale cream to rich fox red. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t just a question of switching the red color on or off. In fact, I am over-simplifying things.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"red fox lab puppy\" class=\"wp-image-29282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-labradors-header-1-775x420.jpg 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dogs have other genes involved in coat color, some of which affect the Labrador. Genes, for example, that control areas of darker shading which can cause that \u2018saddle\u2019 pattern on some yellow dogs. But let\u2019s not go there today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you\u2019ll only see the effects of the interaction of these more complex genes involved in producing your lovely fox red lab if the ee genes are present as a pair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breeders\">Fox Red Lab Breeders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first step when bringing any Labrador into your life is to make sure that this is the right time. The next step is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\">find a reputable breeder of Labradors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a nice fox red stud dog and making a list of recent matings is a good starting point. Color is not the top priority for a responsible breeder so you are unlikely to find a good breeder who only breeds fox reds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No breeder can guarantee you the final color of your puppy. In most yellow litters there will be a range of shades.  Puppies may darken as they grow, or they may not.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your pup to have the best chance of growing up healthy, both parents must have good hip and elbow scores and a clear eye test, as well as a PRA clear certificate. Check with your veterinarian for a further list of current tests required for Labs as these increase and change over time <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful fox red labrador retrieving a bird\" class=\"wp-image-16723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-696x389.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-1068x597.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/fox-red-retriever-751x420.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"red-fox-lab-prices\">Red Fox Lab Puppy Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashionably colored dogs can be expensive, and this is happening to some extent with reds. My advice is to be wary of paying an unusually high price for a red Lab puppy. An unscrupulous breeder may be cutting corners on health or other important matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most respected breeders sell puppies of different colors for the same price irrespective of color, and a healthy pup from a well established breeder is usually your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"puppies\">Fox Red Labrador Puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fox red Lab puppies are noticeably darker at birth than the average yellow Lab. Here is my dog Bella&#8217;s litter soon after they were born. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born.jpg\" alt=\"fox red lab puppies newborn\" class=\"wp-image-16356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-696x401.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-1068x615.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-puppies-new-born-729x420.jpg 729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This shade darkens over the first few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/three-week-old-foxred-lab-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"Three week old red fox lab puppy\" class=\"wp-image-16359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/three-week-old-foxred-lab-puppy.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/three-week-old-foxred-lab-puppy-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/three-week-old-foxred-lab-puppy-696x898.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/three-week-old-foxred-lab-puppy-325x420.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By three weeks old your puppy is starting to look more like a Labrador.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old.jpg\" alt=\"Fox red Lab puppy at six weeks old\" class=\"wp-image-16358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-696x389.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-1068x597.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/foxred-lab-puppy-six-weeks-old-751x420.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Expression lines like the one in the center of this puppy&#8217;s face, are common in red Labs<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By the time you take them home at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/8-week-old-puppy\/\"> 8 weeks old <\/a>they will have that lovely fox red shade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup.jpg\" alt=\"fox red puppy\" class=\"wp-image-21182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup-768x945.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup-324x400.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup-696x856.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/foxredpup-341x420.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Puppies in the same litter will vary in shade, even if both parents are dark fox red<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your brand new 8 week old red Lab puppy will need frequent meals, close supervision, and plenty of socialization. Those first few weeks can be busy ones. You\u2019ll find lots of resources on this website to help and support you as you raise your new puppy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/8-week-old-puppy\/\">What To Expect From A New Puppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-potty-train-a-puppy\/\">Potty Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/combining-a-labrador-puppy-with-full-time-work\/\">Raising A Puppy When You Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-training\/\">Obedience Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training-and-exercising\">Exercising Your Puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise is important, but small puppies don&#8217;t need long walks. Start off with no more than a few minutes of formal exercise a day from about three months of age. And work up to any big walks or runs very gradually over time. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-exercise-how-much-is-too-much\/\">our puppy exercise page<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a collage of 3 photos of fox red labrador puppies with text overlay that reads: the truth about the fox red labradors\" class=\"wp-image-42863\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fox-red-labrador-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-about-labrador-types-and-colors\">More about Labrador Types and Colors!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labrador Retriever<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/black-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/the-history-of-the-labrador-retriever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labrador History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/6-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things To Consider<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding A Good Breeder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/health-screening-for-labrador-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Testing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/american-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-vs-american-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American vs English Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Labrador Color Inheritance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/chocolate-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chocolate Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/yellow-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellow Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/feeding-your-labrador-puppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feeding a puppy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fox red Lab is a dark red shade of yellow Labrador Retriever. 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