How long does a Labrador retriever last?
Typical lifespan
10–14 yr
The most registered dog breed in much of the English-speaking world.
How that compares
Labrador retriever against things of a similar time.
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
Mute swan 10–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 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 Labrador retriever
- How much does a Labrador retriever weigh? 25–36 kg
- Labrador retriever vs German shepherd Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Pit bull Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Golden retriever Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Siberian husky Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Rottweiler Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Labrador retriever last?
- A Labrador retriever lasts 10–14 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Labrador retriever weigh? 25–36 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 golden retriever last? 10–13 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
- Labrador retriever vs German shepherd Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Pit bull Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Golden retriever Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Siberian husky Side by side
- Labrador retriever vs Rottweiler Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place