Regency is used to refer to the period in Britain at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and to the style of architecture, literature, and furniture that was popular at the time. ...a huge, six-bedroomed Regency house. ...the Regency period.
I've heard an average of about 12 years. Heredity and diet can make a big difference. I had a yellow lab who died pretty suddenly at 10, but I know someone with a lab that is 18 years old. My current black lab is a rescue, so I don't know his age.
A black Labrador retriever has an average lifespan of about 10 to 12 years. Most purebred Labrador retriever owners can expect their pets to pass away somewhere in that range. Of course, some dogs will live longer while others may die prematurely.