How much does a purebred Labrador Retriever cost? Price market analysis
The Labrador Retriever gets its name from its place of origin, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It is loyal, generous and good-natured, gentle and sunny, cheerful and lively, and extremely intelligent. Along with the Siberian Husky and the Golden Retriever, it is one of the three major non-aggressive dog breeds. It comes in four colors: black, yellow, chocolate and cream, with black being the most common. Let's take a look below at how much a purebred Labrador Retriever costs!
How can you tell whether a Labrador is purebred?
1. For a purebred standard Labrador Retriever, the shoulder height of an adult male should be around 22.5-24.5 inches, and that of a female around 21.5-23.5 inches. If the deviation exceeds 0.5 inches, it is considered a disqualification. In addition, under working conditions, a male Labrador weighs about 65-80 pounds, and a female Labrador weighs about 55-70 pounds.
2. A purebred Labrador Retriever has a broad head, clean head lines, cheeks without much flesh, well-defined contours below the eyes, and cheeks that do not protrude. The nose is broad with very well-developed nostrils. The teeth are strong and even, with a scissors bite. The neck has the correct length, is muscular, and has no excess fat. The back is firm, and the base of the tail is very thick, tapering gradually toward the tip.
3. The normal coat colors allowed for a Labrador Retriever are black, yellow and chocolate. If it is black, it should be entirely black, though a small patch of white hair on the chest is permitted. If it is yellow, the color ranges from red-brown to light cream. A chocolate Labrador may range from light chocolate to dark chocolate, and a small patch of white hair on the chest is also permitted.
How much does a purebred Labrador Retriever cost?
1. The price of show-quality puppies from top Labrador Retriever kennels in Europe and America is between 10,000 and 30,000 USD. The chance of Asians other than Japanese people being able to buy one is very low, and generally a reservation period of 2-3 years is required. This is mainly because Japan traditionally belongs to the Western country category, and Europeans and Americans feel more of a sense of identification with it.
2. The price of show-quality puppies from ordinary Labrador Retriever kennels in Europe and America is between 3,000 and 10,000 USD, and the price of pet-quality puppies is between 500 and 1,500 USD (with a pedigree certificate). But if the dog does not travel with the person, an additional 800-1,000 USD in shipping costs must be added.
3. For domestic professional Labrador Retriever kennels (stud males and dams imported from abroad, with pedigree certificates, and with award-winning experience at domestic dog shows), the price of show-quality puppies ranges from 10,000 to 20,000 RMB, the price of near-show-quality puppies ranges from 8,000 to 15,000 RMB, and the price of pet-quality puppies ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 RMB.
4. For domestic Labrador Retriever-specific breeding farms (stud males and dams without pedigree certificates, with no show award records, and some said to be imported from abroad but with no verifiable evidence, or purchased from military dog units and bred), the price of puppies ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 RMB. For non-professional family breeders, the price of puppies ranges from 1,500 to 5,000 RMB.
Differences between the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever
1. Face shape: The face of a Golden Retriever puppy is shorter than that of a Labrador puppy, and its ears are also shorter than those of a Labrador puppy and set higher than the eyes. The Labrador's ears hang close to the head and are set rather far back.
2. Coat: The Golden Retriever has a long coat, flat or wavy, like golden silk threads. The Labrador has a short coat, a short, straight double coat that feels smooth, with a very thick tail base and no feathering.
3. Color: The coat color of the Golden Retriever is generally a bright, glossy golden-yellow coat, and according to differences in breeding lines it can be divided into three types: cream, beige and deep golden yellow, while the Labrador's coat colors include beige, black and chocolate.
4. Temperament: The Golden Retriever is friendly and gentle, while the Labrador is more lively in temperament. Some people say a Labrador is like a lively wild child, innocent and simple-minded, while a Golden Retriever is like a pampered young lady or a rich young master.
5. Gait: The Golden Retriever walks with a rather dashing bearing, with males looking handsome and females looking elegant. The Labrador, however, always has a silly look when walking with a swagger, goofy, but its frowning, innocent expression is truly adorable.