The AKC Parent Club of the Labrador Retriever - position on Silvers
SILVER coat color in LABRADORS—Official Statement
There is
no genetic basis for the silver gene in Labradors. The silver color is a disqualification under the Standard for the breed.  The LRC does not recognize, accept or condone the sale or advertising of any Labrador as a silver Labrador. The Club opposes the practice of registering silver as chocolate.