Average Life Expectancy Golden Retriever. There is no difference in expected lifespan between male and female goldens. Golden Retrievers die mostly of bone cancer lymphoma and a cancer of the blood vessels more than any other breed in the country.
The average life expectancy of a golden retriever is fifteen to twenty years old. All dogs just like humans are different which means your dog could actually live longer than 12. Golden Retriever lifespan averages about 10 to 13 years but there are some steps you can take to help lengthen the lifespan of your canine companion.
Goldens are considered a large breed of dog and I have had three goldens in my life.
Golden Retrievers die mostly of bone cancer lymphoma and a cancer of the blood vessels more than any other breed in the country. Right now my neighbor has one who is 10. When he graduated from veterinary school in 1972 golden retrievers lived 16 or 17 years. Unfortunately these wonderful dogs have an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years only.
