The short answer: the best Labrador gifts in the UK look like the owner's own Lab. Flo's Candle House makes a hand-sculpted Labrador candle, a 9.2cm sitting puppy in soy wax, for £14.50 with free tracked UK delivery. Choose Warm Biscuit / Sand for a yellow Lab, Chocolate Brown for a chocolate Lab and Charcoal / Near Black for a black Lab.
Updated 10 November 2026 by Flo, founder of Flo's Candle House.
This page goes deeper than the Labrador section of our complete guide to dog breed gifts. Here you'll find every colour we offer, which one suits each Lab coat, gift ideas by occasion, memorial gifts and the Christmas order dates.
Why are Labrador gifts so popular in the UK?
There are simply a lot of Lab owners to buy for. The Labrador Retriever was the UK's most-registered pedigree breed in 2025, with 29,919 puppies registered, according to Royal Kennel Club figures reported by The Scotsman (2026). The Cocker Spaniel came second on 21,618.
Our own sales follow the same pattern. On our Etsy shop, the Labrador candle sold 10 units between Sep 2025 and Oct 2026, more than any other dog breed we make. We sold another 7 at our craft markets.
What is the Labrador candle like?
Our Labrador candle is a sitting puppy, hand-sculpted with an open mouth, soft folds, hopeful eyes and fur across the body and paws. It stands 9.2cm tall, uses about 126g of 100% natural soy wax and costs £14.50.
- Price: £14.50 in every colour and scent, with free tracked Royal Mail UK delivery.
- Size: 9.2cm tall, sitting puppy pose.
- Made from: 100% natural soy wax with a pre-waxed cotton wick. Vegan, with CLP safety labelling.
- Colours: six, listed in the table below.
- Scents: Vanilla, Lavender, Coconut & Lime, Apple & Cinnamon, Fresh Linen, Sandalwood, Rose, Snow Angel or Unscented.
Which colour should I choose for a black, yellow or chocolate Lab?
Choose Charcoal / Near Black for a black Lab, Warm Biscuit / Sand for a yellow or golden Lab and Chocolate Brown for a chocolate Lab. A very pale cream Lab suits Ivory / Cream. Sage Green and Blush Pink aren't coat matches; they're for someone who wants a decorative piece.
| Their Lab's coat | Our colour | Who it suits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Charcoal / Near Black | Black Lab owners | £14.50 |
| Yellow or golden | Warm Biscuit / Sand | Yellow Lab owners | £14.50 |
| Chocolate | Chocolate Brown | Chocolate Lab owners | £14.50 |
| Pale cream | Ivory / Cream | Owners of very light yellow Labs | £14.50 |
| Fox red | Warm Biscuit / Sand | Fox red Lab owners (Chocolate Brown for a very deep red) | £14.50 |
| Any | Sage Green or Blush Pink | Someone who wants a shelf piece, not a likeness | £14.50 |
Do you make a fox red Labrador candle?
We don't make a separate red shade, so choose Warm Biscuit / Sand for a fox red Lab. If the coat is a very deep red, choose Chocolate Brown instead. Fox reds vary, so if you're unsure, send us a photo and we'll tell you which.
Is Chocolate Brown right for a chocolate Lab?
Yes, Chocolate Brown is our match for chocolate and liver coats, and it's the shade we'd suggest for most chocolate Labs. If their dog has faded to a lighter, milky brown with age, still choose Chocolate Brown: it's closer than Warm Biscuit. Wax looks slightly paler in daylight than in photos.
Can you check the colour against a photo of their Lab?
Yes. Before you order, message us a clear daylight photo through our contact page and we'll tell you which shade will look most like the dog. It's free. Then order online as normal and pick that colour. Our guide explains how to match a candle to any dog's coat, including tricky coats and finding the colour without spoiling a surprise.
What are the best Labrador gifts in the UK for each occasion?
The best Labrador gift depends on the moment: a likeness candle for birthdays and Christmas, an unscented keepsake for a new puppy or a loss, and a candle with wax melts for a bigger present. Every option below starts with the same £14.50 Labrador candle, so you only choose the colour, scent and message.
| Occasion | What to choose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas | Labrador candle in Snow Angel, our Christmas scent | £14.50 |
| Birthday | Labrador candle in their dog's colour and a scent they like | £14.50 |
| New Lab puppy | Labrador candle, unscented, to keep unlit | £14.50 |
| Bigger gift | Labrador candle plus a pack of soy wax melts in the same scent | £19.45 |
| Two Labs at home | Two Labrador candles, one per dog colour | £29 |
| Lab mum, Mothering Sunday | Labrador candle in Rose or Vanilla | £14.50 |
| Memorial | Labrador candle, unscented, in their remembered colour | £14.50 |
What should I buy someone with a new Labrador puppy?
Our Labrador is sculpted as a puppy, so it suits a new Lab owner well. Choose the adult coat colour and Unscented, and suggest they keep it unlit on a high shelf, since Lab puppies chew almost anything. More ideas are in our new puppy gifts collection.
What is a good gift for a Lab mum?
A candle of her own dog, in its real coat colour, with a message from the dog in the gift message box. Mothering Sunday 2027 is Sunday 7 March, according to Office Holidays, so order in February to allow for our making time.
What if they have a black Lab and a yellow Lab?
Order one Labrador candle per dog, each in its own colour, and they'll sit together on the shelf. Two cost £29 with free delivery. If one dog is a Labradoodle, our doodle and teddy dog candle (£10.50) is the closer shape.
Is a Labrador candle a good memorial gift?
Yes. A Labrador candle in the dog's remembered coat colour gives someone who has lost their Lab a quiet likeness to keep. Choose Unscented and write a few kind words in the free gift message box. Many people keep a memorial candle unlit, because a sculpted candle loses its shape as it burns.
Labrador owners may know that the Rainbow Bridge poem began with a Lab. Edna Clyne-Rekhy wrote it in 1959 after her Labrador, Major, died, according to National Geographic (2023). A line from it can make a gentle gift message.
For what to write and when to send it, see our pet memorial guide, or browse pet memorial gifts.
Which scent should I choose for a Lab owner?
Choose Unscented if the candle will be kept, Snow Angel for Christmas, and Vanilla if you don't know their taste. Fresh Linen suits someone who likes a clean-smelling home after muddy walks, and Sandalwood suits someone who prefers woody scents. Every scent costs the same £14.50.
Can you burn the Labrador candle, or is it just for display?
You can burn it. It has a proper cotton wick and CLP safety labelling, but most people display it, because the puppy shape melts as it burns. If they do light it, trim the wick to 5mm, use a heatproof surface and let the top melt fully on the first burn.
Never leave it burning unattended, and keep it away from children and pets, including a curious Lab.
When should I order a Labrador candle for Christmas 2026?
Order by Thursday 10 December 2026 for Christmas delivery. Every candle is hand-poured to order and dispatched in 3–5 working days, then sent by free tracked Royal Mail UK delivery. Express is £6.99, but the candle still has to be made first, so it won't move the order date.
| Date | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Now to Thursday 10 December | Order online for Christmas delivery |
| Saturday 14 November to Sunday 13 December | See our candles in person at our Christmas markets; online is the surest way to get a specific colour and scent |
| Saturday 19 December | Royal Mail's last recommended posting date for Tracked 48 |
| Monday 21 December | Royal Mail's last date for 1st Class and Tracked 24 |
Royal Mail's dates come from its last posting dates page and are subject to change. Our date is earlier because each candle is made before it's posted. We deliver to UK addresses only.
How do I send a Labrador candle straight to the recipient?
Pick the colour and scent on the Labrador candle page, write your note in the free gift message box in the cart, then enter their address at checkout. It arrives wrapped and ready to give. Returns are accepted within 14 days if unused and unlit; see delivery and returns.
What if their dog isn't quite a Labrador?
For a Labradoodle, choose the doodle and teddy dog candle. We don't make a golden retriever yet, so send us a photo and we'll tell you honestly whether the Labrador in Warm Biscuit is close enough. For every other breed and cross, see our guide to crosses and breeds we don't make, or browse all twelve in our dog breed candles.
