{"id":17406,"date":"2021-02-16T13:21:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T13:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=17406"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:07:18","slug":"yellow-labrador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/yellow-labrador\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Yellow Lab: From Looks to Loveable Traits!"},"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<p>The yellow Lab is perhaps best known for its role as a guide dog for the blind. But the iconic Labrador Retriever is also one of the world\u2019s favorite pets. Perhaps more than any other color, the yellow Lab has become associated with companionship and families. And also with the show ring.<\/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\/2021\/02\/yellow-labrador-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of photos of yellow labradors with text overlay that reads Yellow Labs Are The Best\" class=\"wp-image-42590\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-labrador-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-labrador-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-labrador-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-labrador.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We have kept yellow Labs as family pets and working companions for most of my life. I quite simply wouldn&#8217;t be without one. They are smart and loving, yet independent and confident. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/american-labrador\/\">American yellow Labs <\/a>tend to be a darker shade, more lithe and have a twitchy enthusiasm that keeps their brains and legs moving. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-labrador\/\">English yellow Labradors <\/a>on the other hand are paler, stockier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-temperament\/\">sillier yet somehow more laid back<\/a>, and can&#8217;t wait to meet and greet another new best friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Purdie 5-week old British Labrador Puppies\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/24lRwL0AHS8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English vs American Yellow Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the world\u2019s most famous and successful \u201cshow\u201d Labs have been yellow. These dogs are often referred to as English Labs. English Lab is simply the American name for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/types-of-labrador\/\"> broad type of Lab <\/a>favored in the show ring. Those Labs originally bred especially for hunting are called American Labradors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They are still the same breed, but vary quite a bit in weight and body shape. Their temperaments are also a little different. American Labs tend to be a little calmer and less playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Do Yellow Labs Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/the-history-of-the-labrador-retriever\/\">yellow Lab\u2019s ancestors <\/a>were taken to Newfoundland in the 18th century. Travelling with the amazingly tough people who traveled from England and settled there. <\/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-1-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Our yellow Lab Bonnie at 10 weeks old\" class=\"wp-image-38170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-1068x579.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bonniepuppy-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These early dogs were hunting and fishing companions that split into two different breeds\u2014the large Newfoundland dog, and the St. John\u2019s dog, or ancestor of our Labs. Later, the St. John\u2019s dogs were bought back to England where they were bred to create the breed we have today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably know that the early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/black-labrador\/\">Labs were usually black<\/a>. This is partly because the genetic information that creates yellow Labs has to be present in both of a Labrador puppy\u2019s parents for the puppy to grow yellow fur. But there were other, more sinister reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Yellow Labrador Breeders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, yellow Labs were not liked and many yellow lab puppies were probably culled by their breeders. This meant that for a long time, the yellow color was rare. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Ben_of_Hyde.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Ben_of_Hyde.png 385w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Ben_of_Hyde-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Ben_of_Hyde-100x70.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Ben_of_Hyde-218x150.png 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The earliest known photo of a Yellow Lab is Ben of Hyde, the first recognised Yellow Labrador Retriever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labrador Retriever Colors &#8211; Many Shades of Yellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably have noticed that yellow Labs come in a wide variety of shades. These range from a creamy white, through pale buttermilk yellow, to gold and even the most<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/fox-red-labrador\/\"> intense fox red<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"golden yellow lab puppy in car\" class=\"wp-image-39954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-in-car.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, the paler dogs were the most sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Lab Temperament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So we all agree that yellow Labs are cute. But what are they really like? You\u2019ll be happy to hear that it\u2019s mostly good news. Of course, just like with humans, Labs form their temperaments from a mix of genetic and environmental factors. It is wise then to pay keen attention to choosing a breeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"yellow lab puppy english and american lines\" class=\"wp-image-39953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-english-and-american-lines.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After bringing your Lab home, you also have a role to play. Bond with your dog. If they have caring families and are well-treated, yellow Labs are more likely to be kind and gentle in return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellow Labs are also one of the easiest breeds to train. No wonder they serve as search and rescue, guide dogs, hunting buddies, and many more.<\/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\/2021\/02\/Yellow-Lab-Aesthetic-Why-This-Color-Is-So-Loved-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of 3 photos of yellow labs\" class=\"wp-image-43184\" style=\"width:506px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yellow-Lab-Aesthetic-Why-This-Color-Is-So-Loved-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yellow-Lab-Aesthetic-Why-This-Color-Is-So-Loved-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yellow-Lab-Aesthetic-Why-This-Color-Is-So-Loved-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yellow-Lab-Aesthetic-Why-This-Color-Is-So-Loved-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden Labradors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deeper yellow puppies are often referred to as \u201cgolden labradors.\u201d However, most Labrador breeders don&#8217;t like the use of the word golden\u2014the official term is plain old yellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, no matter what shade of yellow\/gold\/red your Labrador is, it is still \u201cofficially\u201d a yellow Labrador. Despite all the variety, all these colors are registered with the AKC under the one heading\u2014yellow Lab.<\/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\/2021\/02\/Gold-Labrador-A-Timeless-Family-Favorite-web-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a collage of three photos of gold labradors\" class=\"wp-image-43075\" style=\"width:494px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gold-Labrador-A-Timeless-Family-Favorite-web-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gold-Labrador-A-Timeless-Family-Favorite-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gold-Labrador-A-Timeless-Family-Favorite-web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gold-Labrador-A-Timeless-Family-Favorite-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Yellow Labs Shed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors are well known for their rather excessive shedding tendencies. Yellow Labs shed just like their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/chocolate-labrador\/\">chocolate<\/a> or black cousins, although it does tend to show up less on my carpets as the hairs are pale instead of dark. They do however require just as much<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/bathing-and-grooming-your-labrador\/\"> grooming and coat attention<\/a> to keep their shedding under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re tired of finding fur from your yellow Lab everywhere, you can try a de-shedding tool. The furminator is one of our favorites. This video below shows how it can be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Furminator vs. Labrador\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cCGlDDtqbnM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Famous Yellow Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the happy memories of my childhood was of reading <em>The Incredible Journey<\/em> by Sheila Burnford. That book planted a desire in me for a yellow Lab like Luath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of yellow Lab heroes in literature and on the screen. No one could forget Marley in the film <em>Marley and Me<\/em>. And in the UK, possibly the most famous dog of all time is Endal, the highly decorated yellow Lab service dog who died in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My own yellow Lab today is a fox-red girl. She\u2019s going grey now and is quite different in appearance from the Luath of my childhood dreams. But her wonderful yellow lab temperament still shines through. And like all yellow Lab owners, I wouldn\u2019t part with her for the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Lab Rescue<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Yellow-Lab-LS-tall.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow Lab\" class=\"wp-image-24434\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What better way to find the yellow Lab of your dreams than to rescue a beautiful yellow Lab from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-rescue\/\">shelter or Labrador Rescue Society<\/a>. Rescuing an adult Lab gives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/bringing-home-a-rescue-dog\/\">a dog a second chance<\/a> at love and family life. It also gives you a chance to have a dog of your own without going through the challenges of puppy raising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have an extensive list of Labrador Rescue societies for you to browse linked at the bottom of this article. If you\u2019ve set your heart on a yellow Lab puppy, you\u2019ll find plenty of help with finding your new friend right here on this website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Searching for Yellow Lab Puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\">reputable Labrador breeder<\/a> is an important first step when you\u2019re looking for a litter of yellow Lab puppies. Again, it\u2019s so important to find a good breeder because Labs of any color can be susceptible to a range of inherited diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"yellow lab rope toy\" class=\"wp-image-39955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-rope-toy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that many of these diseases can be avoided by picking puppies whose parents have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/health-screening-for-labrador-diseases\/\">health tested<\/a> clear of each disease. The bad news is that not all Labrador breeders of the purebred yellow Labrador Retriever use these tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tests are quite expensive and some breeders are ignorant about their value, while others simply don\u2019t care. So, before you begin your search for the yellow Lab puppy of your dreams, do check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\">important information on finding a good breeder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Female Yellow Lab or Yellow Lab Dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need some help deciding whether to choose a female yellow Lab or a boy puppy, we can help. In terms of temperaments they will be very alike. With more differences between American and English Labs than there are between males and females.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Males will often be a little taller and heavier, but this won&#8217;t always be true. Female yellow Labs might need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/should-you-spay-your-dog-a-look-at-pros-and-cons\/\">spaying<\/a>, or to be managed differently during their season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Male Labs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/neutering-your-labrador\/\">can be neutered<\/a>, but this procedure needs to be weighed up as there are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/should-i-have-my-labrador-neutered-the-latest-evidence\/\"> some major downsides.<\/a> But fundamentally, the choice is just down to personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"yellow lab puppy cuddles\" class=\"wp-image-39952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-puppy-cuddles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Labrador Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never fun when our furry family member is ill. Still, it\u2019s impossible to prevent illness, both for humans and our pets. Our best bet then is to find a breed with as few major health issues as possible. The yellow Lab is an excellent choice in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are, however, at least three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/328418692_Labrador_retrievers_under_primary_veterinary_care_in_the_UK_demography_mortality_and_disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">main health issues<\/a> you should be aware of. Yellow Labs are especially prone to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ear troubles:<\/strong> Thanks to those cute floppy ears, ear infections abound with yellow Labs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint issues:<\/strong> Despite being pretty strong dogs, yellow Labs are genetically predisposed to joint problems including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs\/\">hip dysplasia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obesity:<\/strong> Because of their (excessively) healthy appetite, yellow Labs (and Labs generally) can become overweight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Does this mean you shouldn\u2019t get a yellow Lab? Absolutely not. Their issues are few compared to other dog breeds. Besides, knowing of the issues helps dog owners to stay alert to any changes in their Lab\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do make sure you have read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-health-problems\/\">Labrador health problems<\/a> before buying a puppy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a breeder that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/health-screening-for-labrador-diseases\/\">health tests<\/a> the parents and ask for proof of these checks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is particularly important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/hip-dysplasiaimproving-the-odds\/\">improve the odds<\/a> of your pup having good hips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find out more, you can also take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-life-span-how-long-do-labradors-live\/\">our guide to Labrador lifespan.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"yellow lab sit training\" class=\"wp-image-39956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/yellow-lab-sit-training.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pictures of Yellow Labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We never get tired of looking at pictures of yellow labs. They come in so many beautiful shades\u2014there is a color to suit everyone One of our most popular articles is a celebration of these beautiful dogs,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/shades-of-yellow-labrador\/\"> full of yellow Lab photos in all the different varieties available.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Labrador Names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still undecided as to what to name your new yellow Lab puppy, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-names\/\">Labrador names page<\/a> is packed with suggestions for wonderful puppy names for yellow, red, and golden dogs. You should be able to find what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Lab\u2014a Perfect Companion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many ways, the yellow Lab is simply the perfect companion for any active family with the time and space to enjoy this wonderful breed. If you are not sure whether you\u2019re ready to bring a yellow Lab into your life, do check out our helpful guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you ready for a Labrador <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/6-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-labrador\/\">Six things to consider before getting a Lab <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/combining-a-labrador-puppy-with-full-time-work\/\">How to raise a puppy when you work full time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/bathing-and-grooming-your-labrador\/\">Bathing and grooming your Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppies\/\">Labrador puppies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-colors\/\">Color inheritance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/shades-of-yellow-labrador\/\">Yellow Lab Shades<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/fox-red-labrador\/\">Fox Red Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/the-history-of-the-labrador-retriever\/\">Labrador History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-labrador\/\">English Labs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/american-labrador\/\">American Labradors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-colors\/\">Labrador Colors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17406_d43015-16 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17406_2b8b9c-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/yellow-labs.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow Lab - 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McGreevy, P. D. et al., Labrador retrievers under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, mortality, and disorders (2018).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Animal Behavior Science. Lofgren S.E. et al., Management and personality in Labrador Retriever dogs (2014).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Animal Behavioral Science. Mehrkam, L. R., Wynne, C. D. L., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0168159114000823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Behavioral differences among breeds of domestic dogs<\/a> (Canis lupus familiaris): Current status of the science (2014).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bellwether Magazine. West, N.,Ensuring Healthy Guide Dogs for The Seeing Eye (2005).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anthrozo\u00f6s. Wells, D. L., The facilitation of social interactions by domestic dogs (2004).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The yellow Lab is perhaps best known for its role as a guide dog for the blind. 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