The English Chocolate Lab and the American Chocolate Lab are considered
by the AKC as one breed.
The English-type Chocolate Labrador Retriever comes from England, of
course. Their general appearance is heavier, thicker and blockier. The
American bred Chocolate Lab comes from American-bred stock and is taller
and lanky in build. Both varieties of Chocolate Lab are solid, muscular
dogs, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant
double coat that is smooth, without any waves. The English Chocolate
Lab has a broader head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop.
The Chocolate Lab's muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is powerful.
The Chocolate Lab eyes are chestnut or hazel with an obviously intelligent
expression. The medium-sized ears of a Chocolate Lab are pendant. This
breed has what is called an otter tail because it is strong and thick
near the body, tapering a bit, which resembles the tail of an otter.
Both the American and English Chocolate Labs have good bone structure,
but the English Labs are overall stockier.
