2006-06-25 05:25:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Irish Wolfhounds,the biggest breed of dog,live only 5-7 years.Smaller breeds can live up to 15 years.
2006-06-25 06:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by goldilocks 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am a dog lover, so my first answer is: Not long enough. a dogs life is dependent on several factors. Smaller dogs usually live longer then large breed dogs. With good nutrition and health care most dogs should live 12 years. Just understand that like people their are exceptions, some live to be 18 or 20 and some may only live to be 6 or 7 years. Love them and Cherish the time you have together. Dogs are great friends and companions.
2006-06-25 05:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just like people, dogs slow down as they grow older. Their hair turns gray, their eyes dim, their bodies lose tone and energy. They become more susceptible to illness, less adaptable to change and even forgetful as time marches on. They look to you for help and comfort.
The old rule-of-thumb that one dog year equals 7 years of a human life is not exact. The ratio is higher with youth and decreases a bit as your dog ages. Depending on the breed, a dog experiences the raging hormones of adolescence anywhere from 8 months to 2 years or more. Generally, a dog of 6 has aged about as much as a 45-year-old human. At 10, she's like a human of 65; at 12, a human of 75; and at 15, a human of 90.
You are the best judge of your dog's stage of life. Even if she is in the best of health, it's important that you notice when your dog begins to show her age. After years of constant companionship, however, you may not see the first subtle signs of decline. No matter how close you are, your dog does not know how to communicate little aches and pains, and even some bigger discomforts to you. She doesn't understand what's happening to her when she can't run as fast or jump as high.
Of course, no one can really predict how long an individual dog will live. There's always the possibility of unpredictable illness or accident. Or, a genetic predisposition to disease may lurk in your dog's genes. But generally speaking, the larger the breed, the faster it ages.
2006-06-25 11:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Halle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of dog and how it is cared for. I found that larger dogs tend to live shorter lives than that of the small dogs. I had a small dog that had lived 10-15 years, she would still be here today most likely but just be sure to keep you dogs out of the road.
2006-06-25 05:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by shadowcat1204 2 · 2⤊ -1⤋
an average life span for a dog is 12. BUT!, ive heard of togs living up to 24 years old...which is like 168 years old in human years. It really depends if ur dog is fit and always healthy. Though i doubt a dog can stay health it whole life.
2006-06-25 05:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up to about 20 years!
2006-06-25 05:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed. Average for a large dog is 14. Chihuahuas live the longest, up to 20 years. Mixed breeds live longer than pure breds.
2006-06-25 05:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by Snapple Monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 14 years,
2006-06-25 05:29:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a boxer that is about 12 to 14 years old. thats like 70 or 80 years old in dog years. so as long as u take care of them then they can live for a long time.
2006-06-25 05:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a dog that lived to be 20 years old.
2006-07-02 01:29:26 · answer #10 · answered by somanyquestions 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the type of dog. But I would suggest going to animalplanet.com It will tell you how long a certain type of dog will live.
2006-06-25 07:02:22 · answer #11 · answered by nik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋