Charcoal Labrador Retriever - Is it right for your family?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Today I am attempting to answer common questions concerning my position regarding Charcoal Labrador Retrievers. In this video, I do my best to provide a fair and balanced overview of what I consider to be the the practical as well as theoretical considerations one should take into account when considering purchasing a Charcoal Labrador Retriever as a family pet.
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"All dogs want to be labs and all labs want to be black" Love it!
Odie's brown and damn proud of it!!!
I honestly could care less if a Labrador was silver, charcoal, red, white, etc. As long as the dog is happy, healthy, friendly, well behaved, loves water, and is overall a good dog, I could care less if that dog had 2% Weimaraner in them. I don’t care if it’s a diluted black gene to create a charcoal lab or a diluted chocolate gene to create a silver lab they’re all beautiful to me! I wouldn’t mind having a charcoal or silver lab as long as they’re healthy!
legit, if it likes water and can retrieve at the very least its a retriever type dog
@@liz6595 Definitely!
Although my opinions on silver/charcoal labs has changed a bit since making this comment. I’m not completely against them, but I don’t support breeders that specifically breeds for silvers because it’s not an approved color. If a reputable breeder accidentally had a litter with a few silver labs in it without knowing their dogs carried the dilute gene- I don’t mind giving that silver puppy a good home. But, I don’t agree with breeders purposefully breeding for an off-standard color and marketing them as “unique” or “designer” and charging twice the amount of a “normal” Labrador.
I have a Silver Lab named Heros. He turned 3 Nov 7th. And I'm happy to report he's all of the above.
I think if i am getting a lab, i prefer not to have a healthy Pitbull or any other breed delivered.
*could not care less
"All dogs wanna be labs and all labs wanna be black" Agreed! I watched your videos in preparation for our black lab 3 years ago. Best behaved and loving dog we've ever had. Headed out bird hunting with him this weekend. Thanks for all your videos!
I really enjoy watching Stonnie in these videos. He's incredibly patient and loves what he's doing.
I really enjoyed this video. Labrador retrievers I want my favorite breed..
I like every video I watch of yours. Not only for my own sake, but also on behalf of my choc lab. Your channel has made both our lives better
You should have done a round of your course with that yellow lab who spent the entire video in the shade next to the planter barrels.
The lazy low energy labs are my kind of dog.
My favorite has always been the Black. I'm in the Wiemaraner bred camp.
Stonnie you really need to start selling t shirts! I'll happily do the designs for you. Nice way for people to show their appreciation for your channel
Joe Thompson “What a fine animal!”
@@andrewthomason3626 exactly, plus 'easy' 'very nice' 'you can do it' the list goes on. Everyone get on Stonnies case to do them! I'll design them for free
Great video, Stonnie! I just love how much you love these dogs.
Black are my favorite too. Thanks for another fun video Stonnie.
Love how you talk about the difference of field vs bench/show. Try to tell people their is difference. I use field bred english springer spaniels. Great video
Love how you take care of the dog’s joints on the teeter totter
sealsept yea that is a very smart idea! He seems very educated about dogs which is amazing because he is teaching other people things!
I like how you have added to your "small challenges course".
Had to step up my game...lots of copycats out there...
I think you compare the different lines and colors very fairly! Like you said, A good dog is a good dog.
It is curious though that people get so upset about the idea of any Weimaraner in there. Weims are smart, and bred to be hunting dogs as well. Not so unlike labs...
Thank you!
I have to agree with you on the dilutes... I've had Yellow labs for 25 yrs and got my first (white) diluted yellow 6 months ago....excellent dog, very trainable but there is a definite difference in her drive to retrieve and her stamina. It is not even close to my others. I'm training her to find shed deer antlers which is working out really well... I think its because its at a slower pace honestly ... .time will tell
You should do a video on Chesapeake Bay Retrievers!!
I would love to hear Stonnie's thoughts on the Chessie!
My first labrador had some chessy, she was a great pooch.
Uncle Stonnie, your videos are a blooming education - everyone of them! As for the colour silver in labs, well in my ignorant opinion, I'd go with a Weimaraner gene being in the mix somewhere. However, as you rightly say, if it retrieves and is the dog you want, what more can you ask for...
Thank you and I concur.
My first lab was yellow, my 2nd (and current) is Chocolate, 3rd will probably be black.....maybe I'm saving the best for last? Love this series! Lab lover (any color) for life.
🖤 Love labs, especially mine😄
I’m getting chocolate lab soon are they hard to train
@@austinmiller1597My chocolate lab owning friends seem to find their dogs harder to train than my blacks, but they are labs & adorable ❤
I know this is a video about charcoal labs but I found the comparisons between field and bench labs incredibly helpful. My previous dog was a lab who I adopted from a shelter. He was my first lab so I wasn’t sure where he lay on the lab energy spectrum (he had a broad chest but was lean in the back). He was athletic, agile, with a superb sense of balance, responsive to my body language, tone of voice and excitement so I guess he was more field than bench. He adored being in water and retrieving, so it was pretty easy to keep him happy even though I’m more like a bench lab myself.
Thanks for this video. I feel like I have a better idea of what I’m looking for. Will be watching your other videos to catch up.
Oh, how I wish my Patterdale Terrier would have an occasional mellow day like those labs. Maybe someday.
I have a yellow and a brown english lab. My yellow lab has the energy of a fieldbred. We do agility with him to get the energy out.
My black "show" lab has a yellow very energetic son😂
👍☘️🇮🇪 they are very beautiful Labradors such amazing dogs
Enjoyed the video and I will keep watching. I loved my silver. She was very layed back, athletic, responsive, retrieved, and enjoyed the water -and BEAUTIFUL!. We have always had labs in pairs. I would be curious to see a video on a dudley, which was one of our old girls years ago. Thank you for all you have been doing.
Another good video. People remember he is a dog trainer and a great one at that. Just because a lab is a dilute doesnt mean it doesnt deserve to be trained. I have one full bench and one 75 bench 25 feild fox reds. Bettering the breed should be a must for a breeder. Please take note I said breeder. Evrey one has their opinions at the end of the day. Stonnie your the man.
Thank you!
Love mine. She was bred for color but has been a great hunter.
ALWAYS enjoy a Stonnie video! I'm entertained. I learn. I get motivated to work with and enjoy my white (or muted yellow, I don't care). Thank you, Stonnie!
Nice!
I think my black lab mix female had a parent who was a dilute. She has the exact same slightly longer and courser coat as the dilute and exact facial structure. She also fits right in the middle between the ‘American’ and ‘British’ lab body wise. We rescued her so she may have been abandoned because of those inconsistencies.
I agree 100%.... love that GSP.... can’t help It... I love em
Those are all beautiful dogs. As an owner of an english red fox lab, people often ask what kind of dog he is because of his coat, but I wouldnt trade him for the world. Even when he poops in the car like he did today. Forget the haters, let's see more of these beautiful animals.
We have a female English chocolate Lab and a male yellow field Lab. I always laugh when Stonnie says that the English Labs are lazy! My chocolate girl is 10 years old and never quits. She goes, goes, goes from morning till night. She has field champion hunters in her background so I'm sure that's part of it.
I once had a "field bred dog" that was mellow about retrieving and first experience with ice and she was like NO WAY. But that was one of the ten total I have worked with. So as a generality bench bread won't hang with field bread but its not surprising that you can get one that runs counter to form.
I learn so much from your vids. Proud to be a black Lab dad!
2 years with my boy are flying, I can barely believe he will be 2 end of january. He's reg yellow but is champagne and his temperament has been fantastic.
Yes, it's crazy how fast they grow up!
You have the best channel!
Thank you!
I love all colour labs!
Very enjoyable video. You have in depth knowledge, and articulate it well. I would not make a good breeder, I guess, cause I like each and every dog, what ever his or her traits. I love the diversity across the breeds. Good dogs are just good dogs! Thanks for these super videos. Would love one on street dogs.
Thanks so much for another interesting video! My chocolate labbie is a field labbie too. Just awesome dogs. I do like the silver and charcoal labbies too.
I want to know more about the street dog. He looks enthusiastic to show off what he knows.😊 My kind of pup.
I never heard of charcoal labs. You know I’m biased towards black labs named Charley! Another great video.
What really? I have a chocolate lab and hes the best dog. The silver is a variant of the chocolate lab, They also have Red labs which are an orange like variant of the yellow lab. All beautiful dogs.
Heard of chocolate, haven’t heard of charcoal labs. My first lab was a chocolate.
Silver and charcoal are not variations of color. The dd gene is absent from all labs until the silver/charcoal came around. The dd gene is universally found in weimaraners. For the love of the breed please don't get silver/charcoal dogs. Stonnie himself spoke of the health issues.
@@heflindan All labs have allergies and health issues along with just about every pure bred. My Chocolate is healthier than my Black. There are many variations now, Red being one for the Yellow labs. A silver is an off shoot of the chocolate. Breeders of Chocolate labs will get chocolate and silver in litters. Unless you plan on breeding a champion show dog who cares.
@@jimcarris3258 Health clearance testing and good pedigree can almost eliminate health issues. These have nothing to do with show dogs. Excellent field and family dogs are bred every year. Red is a shade of yellow and DOES NOT carry dd gene. If you care about the breed do some research. I've given you plenty of facts to start with. Wiemadors do not better the labrador breed.
I love all labs.
I had 3 labs at once but had 3 kids to occupy them and I walked them 1 hour in morning and 1 hour at night.
Labs are great dogs but labs require a lot of exercise. If you tend to be indoors all the time or don’t like to walk your dog, don’t get a lab.
My black & yellow loved the pool, even in cold weather!!!
i got a lab and terrier mix and shes super smart
Wow, so many beautiful dogs! And you kind of remind me of Shia LaBouf!
Thanks for the video uncle stonnie
Oh my gosh so well behaved. We have a lab exactly like the golden lab. I just love labbies, the best dog in the world 🙂
Loved it Stonie! You rock!
I have a brindle very interesting and he’s smart 5mo.old knows basic commands since three mo.Only one I’ve seen that’s why I got him he loves my 5year old black female
I love your videos even though I don't have a dog.
If it's over 90 degrees, my 8 month old English lab REFUSES to go on a walk. She wants to eat a snack and take a nap!
Smart dog.
@@Here_Today_ me too doggo 😫
yes im in florida so we have to go when the sun hides
I remember having to carry my Cattledog home on a super hot day. He was just done walking.
It has to do with breeding temperament . Show dogs ( English ) are bred to behave and perform in the ring. Every puppy has a different personality and even in a hunting breed ( American ) you can get some lazy chill puppies. They just don’t usually have the drive so they don’t get bred as often because they won’t hunt so there isn’t a demand for them in hunting country . They all have the same background . It’s happening with humans . Lazy people are having more kids than more driven people wrapped up in their careers. Just think if people were bred like hunting lines...... Things were way different when these dogs were originated.
Stonnie I watched your videos before getting my first dog ever back in 2014, I was a very early subscriber to the channel so I respect you greatly. Please look into the dilute gene (dd). This gene is absent from all labradors, but appears universally in Weinmaraner. I don't blame any of the dogs. I don't believe the dilute gene is the best for the breed and should not be bred. Like so many of your videos you speak to how all breeds and all breed variations are trainable. In this video you showed this again, but on whats best for the (dd) gene is not what is best for the Labrador Retriever.
we have 2 labs brown an silver they both love the pool cant keep them out of it.they both are great with kids. thanks stonnie tell about the silver labs coat I was wondering why it was different from our brown one
As always, your videos are very informative and entertaining.
I really love your channel.
I have a question, when I give treats to my puppy, he grabs my whole hand. How can I train him to be gentle in eating the treats.
Thanks
All labs want to be black....except in Texas. It gets hot as hell here.
Spoken like someone who's never owned a German Shepherd. 😉 "Like you said, we all have biases. I'm guilty too". You've got some gorgeous dogs there my friend. Cheers!
Thanks!
Hey Stonnie, love your video’s! I have an awesome charcoal lab, he is 5 months old and we just finished puppy class. The trainer said to me to stop giving treats (he gets part of his food, sometimes chicken) the thing is he is very food motivated.. I think there is no harm in rewarding good behavior,until he gets it.. What do you think about that?
Also I was wondering how long you think I should spend with my dog outside daily. Also walking stairs, is it really bad (15 steps up)?
You can reward your dog for as long as you like! I still reward dogs that are well into their teens; it's fun for me and for them. Your pup needs enough physically and mentally demanding activities to promote proper development. Exercise reveals problems, that's why so many breeders are anti exercise with young dogs. In general I would say that people who don't engage in physically and mentally demanding activities themselves have a hard time understanding what is or is not an appropriate level of exercise for puppies. Look how much the dogs on my channel run and play; that pretty much tells you what you need to know!
He is really relax at home, so I guess he is satisfied.. We go to the woods at least 45 minutes to an hour, once a day. 2 walks on leash for 20-30 minutes and a few short potty breaks.. I try to look at him, if I see he’s tired, we go home..
@@lekkerirri Sounds like you are doing a perfect job! Trust your eyes and your instinct!
I love labs too but I don't care the color.
I have a black English labrador.. 9 months and already 80 lbs. His name is Delwood. He is rather hyper. Nothing lazy or calm about him. Hopefully that will come in time. I have to run him along side my bike and walk him twice a day to keep him worn out.
Lol "quick little video." 31:29
I have a tendency to ramble...
@@StonnieDennis and we love you for that. And silver labs are the epitome of sketchy.
Yeah, Stonnie - I tend to be owned by Black Labs, too. 😄 I think the Charcoal Lab equates to Blue in Great Danes and Pitbulls, and with other critters it's been known that you need Black to make Blue... rats, chickens, cats, etc. I find myself drawn to a Chocolate Lab if they're "semi-sweet chocolate"... the "milk-chocolate" not so much. The "white Lab" is more of a cremello-color... still yellow, just real pale. The "fox-reds" are still blonde dogs - just strawberry-blonde... just a tone of Yellow. Since there's this variation in yellows and chocolates - why are some folks so resistant to variations in black?? Don't make a lotta sense to me!
Black labs🖤 Check mine out😄
Because it's not a variation of color it's the introduction of the dd gene absent from all labs but found universally in the weimaraner.
Silver and. Charcoal labs are not recognized ny the AKC and are highly discouraged vy the AKC.
Did you watch the video?
They didnt like the chocolate either so who cares what the AKC likes
That’s not true I have a silver lab and he is AKC registered as a silver lab
@@walterazpell8694 check his papers, guarantee it says black
@@NikkiJeanne I bet I says chocolate...
I grew up with chocolate and black girls and they were sooo different but equally loved. Never seen a silver in real life.
I have two 1 yr old Mastadors that are black with white on their bellies and paws. So much energy and they are a handful lol
My mastador has bountiful energy outside and can fetch all day long! We have to hide his fetch balls in the house or you'll be tossing the ball all day and night. But when his tennis balls are put up, he'll lay on the couch beside you all day.
Aren't they Eli....
Ohhhhhhh yeah
If retrieving and playing in the water are lab criteria then my German shepherd is a lab!😜lol
LOL...
I have a Chesapeake bay retriever that is pretty bull headed like they are known to be but i was just wondering what are the biggest things to training a bull headed dog
That charcoal lab looks just like my Daisy, born from black lab dad and weimaraner mom.
I have pick of the litter and my favorite two pups are a black and a silver , I’m an avid waterfowler and was wondering if the coat problems associated with silvers will be in the black? Also can the issues cause problems during winter while swimming? Not a big fan of silvers but I’ve hunted over both parents and both are great retrievers. ( yellow mom and silver dad) the dad is only 3 and hasn’t had any coat issues yet and minor allergies.
nice killdozer shirt - great videos
LOL...kindred spirits...
Black lab owner here! Also biased! Lol
Stonnie,
Quick question. What do you do with a food hungry bench lab. My English will wait until released to eat and wait to take food until told. But if you randomly walk near him and he wants it especially with my kids he will go for it. He also takes treats and rewards very ruff sometimes. He is very very food orientated. What are some of your techniques with this behavior? He will literally drool and lick his lips in a stay until released for food. Boy does he salivate.
I have hundreds of videos on training Labs!
Ask the AKC what color it is.
ClemTek its a mutt too me
What type of snacks are you giving them.
Stonnie, could you say from a picture if my male black labrador is English or American?
Do you believe a Lab can be a good home guard dog? Or are they to friendly?
My Eng Lab is a very good guard dog on our farm, He acts all scary and mean but when I come around and open the gate he is a big cozy bear 😄Most of the labs are only happy to see people thoe😅
Way too friendly, they also tend not to bark. On the other hand, some people are afraid of all dogs while others will just whip out some dog treats and sweet talk themselves past your GSD or Doberman right into your house.
@@emmamemma4162 i think i should film him in action actually😅
@@vikingdogmanship That might be interesting to see! Put a link here if you like:)
Nah. As others have said, Labs are way too friendly for guard dogs. They are perfect in every way and are one of the most versatile dogs out there, but they would 100% make friends with a criminal trying to break in. 🤣
What is preferable for a family lab (male/female)?
Stonnie im getting a springerdor (lab X springer spaniel) puppy, (my first dog ever)! Any important ‘rules’ i have to follow? Also i love your videos, keep up the good work!
Maffa my ex neighbor has a springerdor, they are great dogs, have fun with your pup!
I have a pointerdor - he is great; work ethic of a german shorthair and biddable as a Lab. Learn about both breeds and be prepared to adjust your training to the predominant characteristics in your dog - for example Springers have a tendency to go self employed compared to Labs who like to be round their handler. When you know which your pup exhibits adjust how you work with them.
nonehpets thanks! Sounds like good advice👍
Aidan Rooney good to hear!!
What do you think about the new(ish)Tan Point Labs?
Hehe cute and slow
My brother's English lab retrieves like a fiend
👍🏻 dang your smart.
B
I prefer Chocolate
my shepinois is watching this video flipping his chit LOL!
he's running around the house trying to do things "correct"
labs are still the best dogs
After spending nearly five weeks with you, my Marcus always wanted to be.a YELLOW Lab, even when No-Name “big-brothered” him on a regular basis...,
😉😎😊.
It was hot as hell in this video, my English lab has tons of desire and can retrieve geese. He will tire easy and hates the heat, but here is a short video from the other day. Granted I am an amature trainer. photos.app.goo.gl/8TD3NqjPjfJ8srjA8
my chocolate girl is my love
I've had dogs my whole life
YES! ALL DOGS WISH THEY WERE (good) LABS!!!!
currently have a shepinois and he has many qualities associated with labadooos
BUT he has STRONG AS F*** traits more like a good lab
I’ll always be a mutt girl. The more mixed up, the better the hybrid vigor and the less health issues they have.
🖤😎😄
There are only three colors of Labs recognized by the AKC.
Did you actually watch the video?
Pretty sure all dogs want to be shepherds...be it australian or german. Just saying. 😆
I prefer my Golden Retriever
Not only do all dogs want to be labs and all labs want to be black, they want to be bitches.
Is there some other breed in Bodie?
"All dogs want to be labs and all labs want to be black" lmao
In our house "All dogs want to be labs and all labs want to be Chocalate"
NO such thing as a silver Labradors or charcoal! AKC only acknowledges BLACK YELLOW CHOCOLATE!
DaBratt just because the AKC doesn't recognize them doesn't mean they don't exist in object reality.
Well who gives a rip what the AKC acknowledges....I have a silver lab and she is every bit as much of a Lab as the black and yellow ones I've had.
Eww malformed hair follicles and prone to infection - deal breaker on a dilute gene for me.
All labs are prone to allergies and infections its the down side of this particular pure breed. Ear and skin allergies specifically
American bred dogs have been totally destroyed. Only lines left worth breeding are european lines. look at pics of breeds from th early 1900's....American kennel club has destroyed alot of breeds. Its really disgusting tbh
Which European bloodlines, in particular, do you think are best?
Dont call an animal “it” or “that”
What I like to tell my students is "Train the dog in front of you" meaning that every dog is different and not to expect the same thing from a chubby as you do a field lab, nor would you train and expect the same thing from a black Newfoundland as you would a Landseer Newfoundland.
👍🏻 dang your smart.