I have a shitzu and was wondering how long the average life span is for them?
2006-08-16 07:20:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The average life span of a shitzu dog is 9-15 years.
2006-08-16 07:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the average life span of a shitzu dog?
I have a shitzu and was wondering how long the average life span is for them?
2015-08-11 23:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Joseito 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An average of 12 to 16 years.
2006-08-16 07:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by ParaUnNormal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boy Moses will be fifteen this November. He is doing good but this past summer he hurt his front paw getting it stuck in the cracks in the door step. He limps some but I find it's worse when it's raining out. I give him a 81mg aspirin on these days. I feel he is in great shape other then his age... I walked him lots through his life and rocked him too LOL. My boy loves M&M's ( with the peanuts ) He also loves skim milk. He get a little every now and then for a treat. I am on this site because I am scared to death because he will be fifteen in November. It will be like losing a child to me. I try to take him for walks now and no sooner do I get out of the driveway he holds up his sore paw and I end up carrying him. His weight is perfect and I prey he will be with me for a while yet :O)
2015-02-09 06:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by trudie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i got my shitzu the breeder said that because the breed is a smaller dog the average life span should be 20-25 years.
2006-08-16 07:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had one for 14 years so I'd have to agree 9-15 years
2006-08-16 07:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most small dogs live about 14 to 16 years. If you keep them slim and don't let them get fat they may even live longer. You need to keep it current on shots, deworming and feed a good quality food for maximum life span. Good luck.
2006-08-16 07:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by bcringler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on a large number of factors...
Quality of food and health care, weight maintenance, exercise, medical prevention and care, general physical safety, genetic background, and mental and emotional health all figure into the longevity of the dog.
All the best!
2006-08-16 07:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere from 10-15 years is typical. Some live to be even older.
2006-08-16 07:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by little_beth85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I looked it up on ask.com and it said that they live for 10-18 years. I guess it depends on how healthy the dog is. If it is really healthy, it might live longer than that.
2006-08-16 07:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by London T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋