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title: "How long does a Labrador retriever last?"
description: "A Labrador retriever lasts 10–14 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/labrador-retriever/
site: "At One Place"
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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.

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## Common questions

### How long does a Labrador retriever last?

A Labrador retriever lasts 10–14 yr.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)