2006-07-07 03:02:01 · 14 answers · asked by smart_babe 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Life span is generally 14-16, but I have heard of a couple that have lived until they were 20 (don't know if I believe it). We had to put our first springer down when she was 14 ... she had arthritis and was sleeping so soundly that she urinated on herself. Sad :(
With all the wonderful medical treatments now, dogs are living longer, healthier lives.
I really feel for you. If you decide to put your dog down, be sure to be there with her/him. If your dog is not in pain, you could just let her/him live out the rest of its life without the surgery. I know exactly what you are going through.
2006-07-07 03:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by reasoner1954 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly no, you could get a couple of years out a very healthy one, but they usually last about 14 years. This does not mean the one at 13 years and ten months has only 2 months to live though! What a sad answer.
2006-07-07 10:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a springer who is almost 11 years old but you'd think he was only 2!!. everything depends on his genetic make up, his lifestyle and numerous other factors. all you can do is love him, and cherish everyday.none of us knows how many tomorrows we have left., so live life to the max! i hope your dog has a long and healthy , happy life . good luck
2006-07-07 10:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Catherine R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the pet has had a healthy past then, yes they do. My cocker spaniel is 11 years old, and she is healthy and the vet says she will around much much longer as long as we keep her active and feed her a good pet food.
2006-07-07 10:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had springers for years. Mac died last year at 16 years.
2006-07-07 10:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by souni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Them little buggers are full of beans forever!
but expectancy is 12-14 years
2006-07-07 10:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Banderes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wudnt say he has alot of life left but... he wont be dying of natural causes for another while, i had one, he was completely mad up until his final day, he lived to 15 years 3 months
2006-07-07 15:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Steve P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last one I had Bertie(brilliant dog) lived till he was a day short of his 15th birthday.
2006-07-07 20:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by rodmod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13years 10 months - Is that Human or Dog years ?
2006-07-07 10:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by gustypants 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to look at both length of life and quality of life.
2006-07-07 10:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋