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Whats an average life of a Lab?

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  • P Pete OHanlon

    It's odd that the vet said that. The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years.

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    Hello Sir, So whats your take? I mean what can be the matter? Thanks,

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      Hello Friends, I have 2 labs, one is just an year old. The other is almost 8 years old. My vet says that an average life of a lab is 9 years, which means he has just an year left(which is very upsetting). I cant believe how animals have a bonding amongst them selves. One of my labs(who(i dont call him "which")) is just an year remains disturbed these days, i sense a difference in his behavior, its like something bad is going to happen. eventually following links i found out that my first lab who was in a bomb detection squad smelled at least 2 kgs of RDX few months back may be has developed some kind of a disease. When i ask my parents they dont tell me and somehow there is no cure. So i asked many of my friends, they say their labs lived for 10-15 years. All of a sudden there is loss in apetite, sense of smell etc etc. He doesnt like the smell of his favourite shampoo, he doesnt like his favourite chicken sausages and biscuits. I asked my Vet he tells me its just temporary illness due to heat. I dont know whats there to hide. However i posted this here because i could come to know from your experiences. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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      10-12 years is what you can expect. A neighbour's lab lived about 11 years.

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        10-12 years is what you can expect. A neighbour's lab lived about 11 years.

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        Rahul VB
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        Hmm 10-12 years, however they are damn cute. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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        • R Rahul VB

          Hello Friends, I have 2 labs, one is just an year old. The other is almost 8 years old. My vet says that an average life of a lab is 9 years, which means he has just an year left(which is very upsetting). I cant believe how animals have a bonding amongst them selves. One of my labs(who(i dont call him "which")) is just an year remains disturbed these days, i sense a difference in his behavior, its like something bad is going to happen. eventually following links i found out that my first lab who was in a bomb detection squad smelled at least 2 kgs of RDX few months back may be has developed some kind of a disease. When i ask my parents they dont tell me and somehow there is no cure. So i asked many of my friends, they say their labs lived for 10-15 years. All of a sudden there is loss in apetite, sense of smell etc etc. He doesnt like the smell of his favourite shampoo, he doesnt like his favourite chicken sausages and biscuits. I asked my Vet he tells me its just temporary illness due to heat. I dont know whats there to hide. However i posted this here because i could come to know from your experiences. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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          The average lifespan of a Labrador can vary depending upon the country in which you live. For example in the USA it is 10-14 years, in the UK it is 13-15 years. In India this may be less. For all dogs their lifespan can be greatly affected by their environment and whether they are in indoor or outdoor dog. Statistically, the more time a dog is outside during non-temperate weather conditions, ie. when it is quite hot or quite cold, the shorter its lifespan tends to be. So if your dog has spent a lot of time out in extreme heat, regardless of how many bombs it has been in contact with, it may have a seriously reduced lifespan - perhaps as little as 9 years as your vet says.

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            The average lifespan of a Labrador can vary depending upon the country in which you live. For example in the USA it is 10-14 years, in the UK it is 13-15 years. In India this may be less. For all dogs their lifespan can be greatly affected by their environment and whether they are in indoor or outdoor dog. Statistically, the more time a dog is outside during non-temperate weather conditions, ie. when it is quite hot or quite cold, the shorter its lifespan tends to be. So if your dog has spent a lot of time out in extreme heat, regardless of how many bombs it has been in contact with, it may have a seriously reduced lifespan - perhaps as little as 9 years as your vet says.

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            Rahul VB
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            Hello Sir, Remember me? i have your quote on my profile. Well yes i do understand, one of my labs was in a bomb detection squad. He averted 4 train mishaps. However it has taken a toll on him. I cant see him like this, but however its fate and may be this is his end. But never the less, i am still happy. The government recognized his efforts and he is treated as an officer. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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              Hello Friends, I have 2 labs, one is just an year old. The other is almost 8 years old. My vet says that an average life of a lab is 9 years, which means he has just an year left(which is very upsetting). I cant believe how animals have a bonding amongst them selves. One of my labs(who(i dont call him "which")) is just an year remains disturbed these days, i sense a difference in his behavior, its like something bad is going to happen. eventually following links i found out that my first lab who was in a bomb detection squad smelled at least 2 kgs of RDX few months back may be has developed some kind of a disease. When i ask my parents they dont tell me and somehow there is no cure. So i asked many of my friends, they say their labs lived for 10-15 years. All of a sudden there is loss in apetite, sense of smell etc etc. He doesnt like the smell of his favourite shampoo, he doesnt like his favourite chicken sausages and biscuits. I asked my Vet he tells me its just temporary illness due to heat. I dont know whats there to hide. However i posted this here because i could come to know from your experiences. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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              Two to four weeks, but only if you split the profits with your neighbors and don't smoke while you cook.

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                Two to four weeks, but only if you split the profits with your neighbors and don't smoke while you cook.

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                Rahul VB
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                Hello Sir, I dint understand.

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                • R Rahul VB

                  Hello Sir, I dint understand.

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                  Bad Joke.

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                    Bad Joke.

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                    Rahul VB
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                    Ohh i am sorry, i am just a little troubled about my Lab.

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                    • R Rahul VB

                      Hello Sir, I dint understand.

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                      Frank Alviani
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                      He's referring to an illegal meth lab; the solvents involved are volatile and therefore potentially explosive.

                      According to my calculations, I should be able to retire about 5 years after I die.

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                        He's referring to an illegal meth lab; the solvents involved are volatile and therefore potentially explosive.

                        According to my calculations, I should be able to retire about 5 years after I die.

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                        Hello, whats an

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                        illegal meth lab

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                          Two to four weeks, but only if you split the profits with your neighbors and don't smoke while you cook.

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                          MehGerbil wrote:

                          Two to four weeks, but only if you split the profits with your neighbors and don't smoke while you cook.

                          *facepalm*

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                            Hello, whats an

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                            illegal meth lab

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                            Meth Lab[^]

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                              Bad Joke.

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                              Oh I dunno, it made me laugh!

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                                Meth Lab[^]

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                                Pete OHanlon
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                                As opposed to Math Lab[^].

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                                  Hello, whats an

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                                  illegal meth lab

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                                  Roger Wright
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                                  Here's a clue: 4 Types of Lab[^] Sorry to hear about your friend, though. Labs are great dogs, and when bred with other dogs, tend to improve the strain. Perhaps the vet is right, and it's just a temperature related thing. I've known labs that made it 15+ years, and not in particularly nice climates. Keep your dog entertained and active, which along with good nutrition and hydration, will keep him/her youthful for a long time!

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                                  • P Pete OHanlon

                                    It's odd that the vet said that. The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years.

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                                    Munchies_Matt
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                                    Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                    The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years

                                    Depends where you live. If its near take away alley in Yeovil its about 3 months...

                                    "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold

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                                      Hmm 10-12 years, however they are damn cute. Thanks a ton, Rahul

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                                      Rahul VB wrote:

                                      they are damn cute

                                      If you like fat blondes, you will love Luton....

                                      "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold

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                                        He's referring to an illegal meth lab; the solvents involved are volatile and therefore potentially explosive.

                                        According to my calculations, I should be able to retire about 5 years after I die.

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                                        I thought he was talking about cooking the dogs! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

                                        "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold

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                                          Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                          The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years

                                          Depends where you live. If its near take away alley in Yeovil its about 3 months...

                                          "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold

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                                          And North Korea?

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