My 140lb chocolate lab: What's his life expectancy if he's mixed?

Were you able to see the parents and the other puppies? Some dogs just have a smaller than expected body frame. She doesn't appear underweight. Female labs can range between 55-70 pounds. She may gain some more weight as she continues to fill out into adulthood, and that would put her at the low end of normal.

Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on adding Puppy to your family. You are not finding much information because this is not a breed of dog. This is a mixed bred dog. Mixed bred dogs can exhibit any range of behaviors or traits because they are inheriting these from the purebred parents. That is why you are finding so much variation. Likely this puppy will be at least 50lbs. You will want to feed her a large breed puppy food. She will likely be athletic and active. It's impossible to know her temperament however because huskies and labs tend to be very different. She will likely be somewhere in the middle. Reading about both breeds will better prepare you for owning a mix of the two. While mixed breed dogs tend to avoid the inherited health risks of purebred dogs, they can still have them. She may be prone to the same orthopedic issues that all large breed dogs are susceptible to. Lastly, beware of back yard breeders who are purposefully breeding mixed bred puppies. The USA has a significant problem with pet over population and thousands of healthy mixed breed dogs are euthanized every year in shelters because there are not enough homes. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

There is no way at all of predicting how long any of us will be alive; most medium-large dogs can have a life expectancy of 9-11years but if he is in good health continue to monitor closely, feed well, exercise regularly and consider annual check up and blood tests to identify any health concerns early

Hello there! The average age of dogs, in general, is 8-12 years. This can vary greatly depending on the dog's breed, size, and medical conditions. Larger breed dogs, for example, tend to have shorter lifespans as their size takes a bigger toll on their bones and joints. Popular purebred dogs, like labs, boxers, and golden retrievers, also have a higher incidence of certain conditions and types of cancers which may shorten their lifespan. There are so many factors that determine how long a dog will live - your vet can give you a better idea of your dog's estimated lifespan as he or she knows Bruno's personal medical history. The oldest dog I've ever encountered was 21 years old, so there's nothing that says a dog can't live a healthy life past 10 years old. I hope this helps! :)

Hello. That is a bit of a difficult question since so much depends on if his symptoms require treatment, how well Snookie is responding to the medication if it has been started & how well his follow up tests are. Dogs have been known to live only a few days after starting treatment, others have been on medication for 10 years or more. In general, we know the average life span for a Labrador is about 13 years, but to answer your question directly, the average length of time most dogs survive after being diagnosed with Cushing's is 24 - 36 months. I hope Snookie has many, many happy years, & please do not focus on the numbers. They are all just averages. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Large-giant breed types age faster and have a lower life expectancy of 8-10 but cross breeds can be much hardier than true st bernards. Again maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular checks ups are important to highlight any changes as they age http://www.akc.org/content/entertainment/articles/how-to-calculate-dog-years-to-human-years/

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. I would recommend Royal Canin Labrador Retriever formula or Purina ProPlan Large Breed. Both of these formulas will support his medium to large size frame, joint health as well his full nutritional needs. Both companies have veterinarians on staff to properly formulate their diets. I hope this information helps!