Labrador Retriever lifespan: two studies
Labrador Retriever is the largest breed group in the UK multi-source dataset behind our first number, and is also covered by the UK Kennel Club owner survey behind the second. Both numbers are shown as reported, without converting one into the other.
Applies to: 43428 Labrador Retrievers in a UK multi-source dataset (breed registries, pet insurers, vet corporations, rehoming charities). 95% CI 13–13.1 years.
From Scientific Reports (Nature, CC BY 4.0), Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death. Page read on 2026-09-28.
Applies to: 728 Labrador Retrievers registered with the UK Kennel Club, from an owner-reported survey. IQR 94–160 months, range 2–242 months, 95% CI ±3.86 months.
From Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (BioMed Central, CC BY 4.0), Longevity and mortality in Kennel Club registered dog breeds in the UK in 2014. Page read on 2026-09-28.
See how these two studies differ in method on the method and sources page, or check the full breed chart.
These are population figures, not a prediction for any individual dog, and nothing here is veterinary advice.