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Hello Friends,
I have 2 labs, one is just an year old. The other is almost 8 years old. My vet says that an average life of a lab is 9 years, which means he has just an year left(which is very upsetting).
I cant believe how animals have a bonding amongst them selves. One of my labs(who(i dont call him "which")) is just an year remains disturbed these days, i sense a difference in his behavior, its like something bad is going to happen.
eventually following links i found out that my first lab who was in a bomb detection squad smelled at least 2 kgs of RDX few months back may be has developed some kind of a disease. When i ask my parents they dont tell me and somehow there is no cure.
So i asked many of my friends, they say their labs lived for 10-15 years. All of a sudden there is loss in apetite, sense of smell etc etc. He doesnt like the smell of his favourite shampoo, he doesnt like his favourite chicken sausages and biscuits.
I asked my Vet he tells me its just temporary illness due to heat. I dont know whats there to hide. However i posted this here because i could come to know from your experiences.
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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It's odd that the vet said that. The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years.
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Hello Sir,
So whats your take? I mean what can be the matter?
Thanks,
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: The average life expectancy for the lab is generally 12 to 14 years
Depends where you live. If its near take away alley in Yeovil its about 3 months...
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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Yep. 
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: And North Korea?
Or South Korea, China, Viet Nam or the Philippines.
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10-12 years is what you can expect. A neighbour's lab lived about 11 years.
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Hmm 10-12 years, however they are damn cute.
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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Rahul VB wrote: they are damn cute
If you like fat blondes, you will love Luton....
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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+5 - Just snorted water out my nose 
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The average lifespan of a Labrador can vary depending upon the country in which you live. For example in the USA it is 10-14 years, in the UK it is 13-15 years. In India this may be less. For all dogs their lifespan can be greatly affected by their environment and whether they are in indoor or outdoor dog. Statistically, the more time a dog is outside during non-temperate weather conditions, ie. when it is quite hot or quite cold, the shorter its lifespan tends to be. So if your dog has spent a lot of time out in extreme heat, regardless of how many bombs it has been in contact with, it may have a seriously reduced lifespan - perhaps as little as 9 years as your vet says.
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
modified 1-May-14 15:04pm.
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Hello Sir,
Remember me? i have your quote on my profile. Well yes i do understand, one of my labs was in a bomb detection squad.
He averted 4 train mishaps. However it has taken a toll on him.
I cant see him like this, but however its fate and may be this is his end. But never the less, i am still happy. The government recognized his efforts and he is treated as an officer.
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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Two to four weeks, but only if you split the profits with your neighbors and don't smoke while you cook.
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Hello Sir,
I dint understand.
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Ohh i am sorry, i am just a little troubled about my Lab.
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Oh I dunno, it made me laugh!
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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MehGerbil wrote: Bad Joke.
stop lying...it's the best one i have read in a while 
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He's referring to an illegal meth lab; the solvents involved are volatile and therefore potentially explosive.
According to my calculations, I should be able to retire about 5 years after I die.
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Hello,
whats an Quote: illegal meth lab
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Here's a clue: 4 Types of Lab[^]
Sorry to hear about your friend, though. Labs are great dogs, and when bred with other dogs, tend to improve the strain. Perhaps the vet is right, and it's just a temperature related thing. I've known labs that made it 15+ years, and not in particularly nice climates. Keep your dog entertained and active, which along with good nutrition and hydration, will keep him/her youthful for a long time!
Will Rogers never met me.
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Sir,
15 years is a phenomenal time. However the more older they grow, the sweeter they look. I actually cant beleive the temeperature related thing because my lab was used to detect bombs in harsh climatic condition. Actually i feel, sniffing strong chemicals has taken a toll on him.
They are basically sniffer dogs. In my Dad's office they used take my lab to periodically check trains for explosive materials.
Now the Vet has advised to give him lot of water so that the chemicals flush out of his body as soon as possible.
Otherwise he is a very playful dog.
Thanks a ton,
Rahul
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