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  • Jun 4, 2012, 09:18 PM
    JB 10V3S RM
    How long do dogs live for?
    I have a pet dog and am wondering how long they live for?
  • Jun 4, 2012, 09:26 PM
    Wondergirl
    Tell me about your dog and how old he is. What breed is he or is he a mutt? Is he little or big?
  • Jun 4, 2012, 09:50 PM
    JB 10V3S RM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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 :)
  • Jun 4, 2012, 10:01 PM
    Wondergirl
    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
  • Jun 5, 2012, 03:28 AM
    LadySam
    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.
  • Jun 5, 2012, 06:48 AM
    JB 10V3S RM
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LadySam View Post
    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
  • Jun 5, 2012, 06:57 AM
    LadySam
    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.

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