The first American Kennel Club (AKC) registration was in 1917. The chocolate Labrador emerged in the late 1800s, with liver colored pups documented at the Buccleuch kennels in 1892. The first dog to appear on the cover of Life Magazine was a black Labrador Retriever called 'Blind of Arden' in the December, 12th, 1938 issue. The first dog to appear on the cover of Life Magazine was a black Labrador Retriever called 'Blind of Arden' in the December, 12th, 1938 issue. Jaws: The jaws should be strong and powerful. The muzzle should be of medium length and should not be too tapered. The jaws should hang slightly and curve gracefully back. Breed standards for Labradors considers a true Dudley to be a disqualifying feature in a conformation show Lab, such as one with a thoroughly pink nose or one lacking in any pigment along with flesh coloured rims around the eyes. True Dudleys are extremely rare.
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