Q: Pond, bog, swamp, marsh, fen---what are the differences? A: People commonly describe wetlands with words like pond, bog, marsh, fen, and swamp, thinking these are mostly interchangeable. Actually, there are careful definitions for each of these names.
So here is some information caring for a Labrador Retriever. The life span of a healthy Labrador is anything between 10 to 13 years. Some Labradors also live up to the age of 14. You may have noticed that I used to word healthy Labradors. This is because Labradors can be prone to diseases.
Black labs are part of a larger group of dogs called Labrador Retrievers, which are originally from Newfoundland. These dogs are popular and make good dogs for active families. An average lifespan for the black lab is 10 to 12 years. Some factors play a large role in determining how long the animal lives, including common diseases and issues among black labs. According to PetMD, common health conditions among labs include patellar luxation, osteochondritis dissecans, or canine elbow and shoulder dysplasia, and canine hip dysplasia.