How long does a golden retriever last?
Typical lifespan
10–13 yr
A Scottish gundog breed, similar in size to a Labrador but with a longer coat.
How that compares
Golden retriever against things of a similar time.
Car 8–20 yr
Golden retriever 10–13 yr
Tiger 8–26 yr
Washing machine 8–14 yr
Water heater 8–15 yr
German shepherd 9–13 yr
Black mamba 10–20 yr
Doberman pinscher 10–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0909 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.7 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a golden retriever
- How much does a golden retriever weigh? 25–34 kg
- Golden retriever vs German shepherd Side by side
- Golden retriever vs Pit bull Side by side
- Golden retriever vs Labrador retriever Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a golden retriever last?
- A golden retriever lasts 10–13 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a golden retriever weigh? 25–34 kg
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a pit bull last? 12–16 yr
- How long does a German shepherd last? 9–13 yr
- How long does a rottweiler last? 8–12 yr
- How long does a Labrador retriever last? 10–14 yr
- How long does a English mastiff last? 6–10 yr
- How long does a Great Dane last? 7–10 yr
- How long does a chihuahua last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a Siberian husky last? 12–15 yr
- How long does a Doberman pinscher last? 10–13 yr
- Golden retriever vs German shepherd Side by side
- Golden retriever vs Pit bull Side by side
- Golden retriever vs Labrador retriever Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place