A UK Kennel Club survey puts the median lifespan of the breed at 10.75 years (average 9.85). A US breed club survey puts the average lifespan at 9.4 years. 1 in 4 lived to 13 years or more while 1 in 5 do n't live past 5 years.

What is the life expectancy of a chesapeake bay retriever? Let's have some stream of consciousness first.
The relevant information to answer the above question is: A US breed club survey puts the average lifespan at 9.4 years. So, the answer is 9.4 years.