How we introduced Melissa and Martin Meeting First Time - Chocolate Labradors.

First meeting of Martin and Melissa. Chocolate Labradors. Melisa is a lady with character. Not everyone admits to him.

The average lifespan for a black labrador retriever is 10-12 years. It is a very healthy breed with few major health issues.

First meeting of Martin and Melissa. Chocolate Labradors.

First meeting of Martin and Melissa. Chocolate Labradors.

A Royal Veterinary College research, as well as one undertaken by The University of Sydney, indicated that Chocolate Labradors have a lower average life expectancy (by around 10%) than other colors of Labradors. They are more prone to suffer from several health issues.

First meeting of Martin and Melissa. Chocolate Labradors.

First meeting of Martin and Melissa. Chocolate Labradors.

It is believed that this is due to breeders’ efforts to expand their numbers via selective coat color breeding at the expense of other critical health features. Brown coats are naturally rare (compared to yellow and black), and they have been popular since the 1980s. This has increased demand for larger quantities of chocolate Labradors.

How we introduced Melissa and Martin Meeting First Time - Chocolate Labradors.

 How we introduced Melissa and Martin Meeting First Time - Chocolate Labradors.