Labrador Retriever
- Orientative weight
- 25–36 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Energy
- High
Temperament and daily life
Friendly, eager to please and food-motivated, Labradors usually get along with children and other pets. They stay playful well into adulthood and need daily exercise and plenty of chewing and retrieving outlets.
Health to keep an eye on
Commonly associated with excess weight, hip and elbow problems and ear infections. Their love of food makes portion control and regular weighing especially useful.
Coat and grooming
Short, dense, water-resistant double coat that sheds heavily. Weekly brushing, more during seasonal moulting; check the ears after swimming.
Best suited to
Active families who enjoy walks, swimming and training and who will keep an eye on the food bowl.
General tendencies only: every animal is an individual. Health notes are not a diagnosis; ask your vet about your own pet.
Care notes
Prone to overweight. Needs daily exercise and portion control.
Daily numbers for a typical adult
Dry food
350–455
g / day
Water
820–1150
mL / day
Exercise
59–126
min / day
PatiTools estimates for a healthy adult in ideal condition at the breed's typical weight range, normal activity and neutered, using about 3.6 kcal per gram of dry food. Your pet may need more or less: ask your vet.
General guidance, not a clinical standard: we found no veterinary guideline that sets exact minutes. Adjust to your pet's fitness, age and health, and follow your vet's advice.
Age in human years
- 1 years ≈ 15 human years
- 2 years ≈ 24 human years
- 5 years ≈ 41 human years
- 8 years ≈ 57 human years
- 10 years ≈ 68 human years
- 12 years ≈ 79 human years
Approximate and general. For dogs, the table depends on size; individuals and breeds vary.
Dangerous for this pet
Emergency-level foods and substances to keep out of reach.
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Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.