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What Makes an English White Labrador Special

Family-raised by Tishauna and Dr. Paul Borosky, DBA, MBA, in our Sanford, FL home.

If you have been looking at Labrador puppies, you have probably noticed that some are paler, blockier, and calmer-looking than others, and that they often cost more. Those are English white Labradors, and there are real reasons people seek them out. Here is the honest version, from a family that raises them.

English vs American: The Two Types of Labrador

There is only one Labrador Retriever breed, but two general types, and they look and act differently.

The American type, sometimes called the field or working line, is leaner, taller, and higher energy. These dogs were bred to hunt and retrieve all day, so they have a lot of drive. Wonderful dogs, but busy.

The English type, sometimes called the bench or show line, is the blockier one. Broader head, thicker neck, stockier build, and a calmer, more laid-back temperament. When people picture the classic teddy bear Labrador, they are usually picturing the English type. White and cream coats are most common in these English lines.

We raise both at Borosky Labradors, so we can tell you plainly: neither is better. They are built for different lives. The English white Lab tends to fit a family home a little more easily, and that is a big part of why it is in demand.

Why English White Labradors Are Sought After

A few honest reasons:

The look. That broad head, the soft expression, the pale cream-to-white coat. It is a distinctive look, and people fall for it.

The temperament. English lines are generally calmer and more settled than field lines. That does not mean lazy, they are still Labs, but they tend to be a bit easier to live with as family dogs.

The scarcity. Good English white lines are less common in the United States than standard yellow and black field Labs, so demand runs ahead of supply.

Put those together and you get a dog that costs more than a typical Lab from a backyard litter. That is the market, not a markup.

The Honest Part: They Are Still Labradors

Anyone who tells you an English white Lab is a low-energy lap dog is selling you something. Here is the truth so you go in with eyes open.

They need exercise. A young Lab, English or not, has energy to burn. Plan on real daily activity, especially in the first two years.

They shed. A lot. That double coat keeps coming, all year, with two heavy blowouts. A good brush and a good vacuum are part of the deal.

They eat. Labs are famously food-motivated, which makes training easy and overeating easier. Watch the waistline.

They want to be with you. This is a people breed. A Lab left alone all day in a yard is a sad, often destructive Lab. If you want a dog that is part of the family, this is your dog. If you want a dog that lives outside, this is not.

None of that is meant to scare you off. It is meant to make sure the puppy you buy from us stays with you for life. That matters to us more than the sale.

Care and Health

The basics: quality food measured to keep them lean, daily exercise, regular grooming for that coat, and routine vet care. Labs can be prone to hip and elbow issues and a few genetic conditions, so keeping them lean and staying current with your vet matters.

Every puppy goes home AKC registered, with a vet health certificate, first shots, dewormed, and crate training started around six weeks.

Our English White Labradors

Our white English line runs through Louie, our white English male, and our white English females, Emmie and Luna. When you visit, you meet them all in person, in our home, along with the parents behind every litter.

Here are all three of them at once, losing their minds over a little peanut butter. That is the English white temperament in a nutshell: gentle, goofy, and all in.

Are They Worth the Premium?

Honestly, that depends on what you want. If you want the look, the calmer English temperament, a family-raised puppy, and a real breeder you can call by name, then yes. If you just want a Labrador and type does not matter to you, a field-line yellow or black will love you just as hard for less.

We will never talk you into more dog than you need. What we will tell you is exactly what you are getting and why it costs what it costs.

For current pricing on a specific puppy, see our available puppies and upcoming litters. Pricing reflects the litter, the line, and demand, so it lives on the listing where we keep it current.

Last Updated: 5/31/2026 · Reviewed by Dr. Paul Borosky, DBA, MBA