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What colors do Labrador Retrievers come in?

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The AKC recognizes black, yellow and chocolate. Yellow ranges from cream to fox red. Silver, charcoal and other dilute shades come from the dilute gene and are outside the classic standard trio. Coat color is controlled mainly by the B and E loci.

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  1. AKC Labrador Retriever breed standard

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