View Full Version : How long do dogs live for?
JB 10V3S RM
Jun 4, 2012, 09:18 PM
I have a pet dog and am wondering how long they live for?
Wondergirl
Jun 4, 2012, 09:26 PM
Tell me about your dog and how old he is. What breed is he or is he a mutt? Is he little or big?
JB 10V3S RM
Jun 4, 2012, 09:50 PM
Tell me about your dog and how old he is. What breed is he or is he a mutt? Is he little or big?
This is my first question on this site lol my dog is a zu and is 7 months old, if you could help me out with my other question I'd really appreciate it :)
Wondergirl
Jun 4, 2012, 10:01 PM
Welcome to this site, JB! Unfortunately, our dogs don't live as long as we do, so we do our best to enjoy every minute with them while we have them.
Here is a list of the American Kennel Club's 20 most popular dog breeds from 2008 and their average life span, according to The World Atlas of Dog Breeds.
Labrador retriever -- 10 to 14 years
Yorkshire terrier -- 12 to 15 years
German Shepherd dog -- 10 to 14 years
Golden retriever -- 10 to 12 years
Beagles -- 12 to 14 years
Boxers -- 11 to 14 years
Dachshunds -- 12 to 14 years
Bulldogs -- 10 to 12 years
Poodles -- 10 to 15 years
Shih Tzu -- 11 to 15 years
Miniature Schnauzers -- 15 years or more
Chihuahuas -- 15 years or more
Pomeranians -- 13 to 15 years
Rottweilers -- 10 to 12 years
Pugs -- 12 to 15 years
German shorthaired pointers -- 12 to 15 years
Boston terriers -- about 15 years
Doberman Pinschers -- 10 to 12 years
Shetland Sheepdogs -- 12 to 14 years
Maltese -- 15 years or more
From Average Dog Life Span: Typical Life Expectancy of Dog Breeds (http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/features/dogs-and-life-span-which-breeds-live-longest?page=2)
LadySam
Jun 5, 2012, 03:28 AM
Also remember that a HEALTHY do will have a longer life than an unhealthy dog.
Proper vaccines, heartworm prevention and flea/tick control, I know fleas and ticks can sound a little mundane but they can cause some pretty serious issues.
Regular checks by your vet to keep up with his general health.
Proper food, quality food not the cheap stuff.
Neutering him, if not already done is important too.
The up side to all of this is your dog will be small and these products will be quite a bit cheaper than a large dog.
You will be able to keep him on prevention (heartworm and flea/tick) for around $200 for the whole year.
JB 10V3S RM
Jun 5, 2012, 06:48 AM
Also remember that a HEALTHY do will have a longer life than an unhealthy dog.
Proper vaccines, heartworm prevention and flea/tick control, I know fleas and ticks can sound a little mundane but they can cause some pretty serious issues.
Regular checks by your vet to keep up with his general health.
Proper food, quality food not the cheap stuff.
Neutering him, if not already done is important too.
The up side to all of this is your dog will be small and these products will be quite a bit cheaper than a large dog.
You will be able to keep him on prevention (heartworm and flea/tick) for around $200 for the whole year.
... thank you so much you know a lot about digs :) could you please help me out with the other question please I'd really appreciate it
LadySam
Jun 5, 2012, 06:57 AM
Sure, there are many dog lovers here, You'll get lots on insight on your furry friend.
If you have another question about your dog that doesn't relate to life span, you can start another thread if you like.
That way when people search for questions it brings them up separately.