How is the life expectancy of black Labradors determined?

On the other hand, like all pedigree dog breeds, there are certain genetic diseases that have become established within the breed due to breeding between dogs that are closely related. ... The life span of your yellow Labrador is unlikely to be any different from a black Lab lifespan, or a chocolate one. read more

The life expectancy of every breed of dog is well known, both from the experience of breeders and owners, and from vets who have seen a lot of animals at the end stages of their lives. Any Lab breeder will be able to tell you what the average life expectancy of the breed is (I can’t imagine the colour matters). read more

Life expectancy is something that varies, not only between breeds of dog but also between individuals within a breed. A dog's life expectancy is not only determined by breed, but by care, individual genetic disposition and nutrition. read more