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The Labrador adapts well to many living conditions, and is easily maintained with a minimum of grooming, proper feeding, and proper veterinary care. The Labrador can be expected to live from 10 - 13 years of age.

Grooming a Labrador is much easier than with many other breeds of dog. We often joke about them being “wash and wear” dogs. In fact, that is very close to the truth. The Labrador needs no special shampoos or other coat products to keep his coat and skin in good condition. In fact, over-grooming will strip the coat of natural oils necessary in maintaining a healthy coat. Twice yearly, the coat of the Labrador will become dry and discolored. It will fall out as a new coat grows in. This process keeps the Labrador coat appropriate for the weather conditions. As the Labrador has a very thick, dense coat, this can be a messy process for the average family. Daily combing of the coat at this time will pull out the dead hair, helping to keep it out of your carpets and furniture. The sooner that the dead coat is gone, the sooner the new coat can grow in its place.