Labrador Retriever

friendlyoutgoinghigh energyeager to please
11–13
lifespan (years)
25–36
weight (kg)
large
size class

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About the breed

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in America, and it earns the spot. Labs are friendly, eager to please, and famously patient with children. As a large breed, a Labrador ages a little faster than small dogs do.

Care basics

Caring for a Labrador Retriever

Exercise. A Lab needs a solid hour of activity a day. A bored Labrador finds its own entertainment, usually destructively.
Weight. Labradors gain weight easily and many carry a gene that drives food obsession. Measure meals and skip the table scraps.
Senior care. Around age 7 a Lab is a senior. Watch the hips and joints, and ease back on high-impact exercise.

Good to know

Labrador Retriever questions

How long do Labradors live?

Most Labrador Retrievers live 11 to 13 years. Keeping your Lab at a healthy weight is the single biggest thing you can do to add good years.

Is my Labrador old at 7?

At 7 a Labrador is entering its senior years. It is not "old" in a worrying way, but it is a good time for a vet check focused on joints and weight.

Do Labradors age faster than small dogs?

Yes. Large breeds like the Labrador age faster after maturity than small breeds, which is why a breed-aware calculator matters.

Lifespan data: American Kennel Club breed profile — akc.org/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever

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