Which lives longer, the Labrador Retriever or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

The Labrador Retriever has the longer median lifespan: Labrador Retriever 13.1 years versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier 12.0 years (McMillan 2024).

Which is healthier, the Labrador Retriever or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

On the Breed Health Score the Labrador Retriever scores 79/100 and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier scores 67/100. The Labrador Retriever scores higher.

Labrador Retriever vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Labrador Retriever has a median lifespan of 13.1 years and a Breed Health Score of 79/100 (grade A); the Staffordshire Bull Terrier lives a median of 12.0 years with a score of 67/100 (grade B). On the overall index the Labrador Retriever scores higher. The Labrador Retriever has the longer median lifespan.

Labrador Retriever

79grade A

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

67grade B

Median lifespan

13.1 yr

12.0 yr

Size

large · 25-36 kg

medium · 11-17 kg

Flat-faced

Longevity

Conformation

100

Hereditary burden

Health Score

79A

67B

Conditions

Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Obesity Osteoarthritis Exercise-induced collapse

Hereditary cataracts L-2-HGA Atopic dermatitis Mast cell tumours Hip dysplasia

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How to read this. The Breed Health Score combines longevity (65%), conformation (20%) and hereditary burden (15%); see the methodology. Median lifespan is from McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Build your own with the interactive compare tool.