Is the Labrador Retriever a Healthy Breed of dog?
For the most part, yes, living up to 12 or 13 years if fed and exercised properly. However, this breed is prone to some illnesses to include Hip Dysplasia or Elbow Dysplasia, in which the bone in the socket becomes loose. The result is pain and inflammation that requires some form of treatment. Other than that, the Lab tends to get ear infections due to moisture being trapped underneath the floppy ears.
