Originally Posted by
JenC
Labs typically have a pretty soft temperament and should not get the "spark, bite, and Edge about him when that testosterone hits" as the temperament is one of the hallmarks of the breed. However, since you have a dilute dog (silver/charcoal) and those breeders are focusing on color alone and not temperament, you may find that your dog may not have the typical temperament of traditional Labradors. Dilutes were mixed with other breeds about 40 years ago to propagate a color that does not naturally occur in Labradors, so certain breed qualities are unfortunately not set. I would stick to the vet recommendation of 6 month.