Dust mites are microscopic, insect-like pests that generate some of the most common indoor substancesâor allergensâthat can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in many people. Hundreds of thousands of dust mites can live in the bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets or curtains of your home.
About the aging Labrador Retriever. Since the average life span of a Labrador is 10-12 years, you must consider a 7-8 year old Labrador aged and in the later one third of his life.
According to the Kennel Club Purebred Dog Health Survey conducted in 2004, the two breeds had similar average lifespans with the Pembrokes having a median age at death of 12 years and three months, whereas the Cardigan Welsh Corgi had a median age at death of 12 years and two months.