2006-08-30 16:57:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Larger breed dogs do have less of a life expectancy than your smaller breed dog. But if you keep up on yearly check ups with your vet, and feed the approriate food, you will have a dog around for about 10-15 years on an average.
2006-08-30 17:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by qbcoffey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends alot on how large your german shepherd and what 'lines' it comes from. Adult german shepherds can vary from 75-120 pounds. That's a huge difference in size. Breeding and line type can influence longevity as well. Normally, around 8-12 years. The American lines , while getting better healthwise, have more health issues and usually dont live as long as their european counterparts who are bred to a more exact breed standard. There are so many variables but 8-12 is the norm.
2006-08-30 18:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by dusty_roade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bigger the dog, the shorter the life span...but 11 to 14 years would be my guess. My last Australian Shepherd lived two weeks shy of 15. Expect the same with my present one, same breed. These are pups in the 55 lb. range.
2006-08-30 18:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by skylight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On average about 10 years, depending on the food/nutrition and care. Better food and nutrition will help alot to lengthen the lifespan. My shepherd lived to be almost 15 years old, and was very healthy up to the end before dying of cancer related problems.
2006-08-30 17:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by bikerbun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 04:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Larger breed dogs usually live 10-12 years.
2006-08-30 17:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs that size usually about 8-12 years. Probably more the latter. We had one, think he was around 11 or 12. Ended up with cancer and hip dysplasia.......
2006-08-30 17:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Shepherd is 8 and going strong...the vet feels that her life expectancy is 12 yrs. Hopefully with good care, we'll keep her around longer !
2006-08-30 17:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by Kimmie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-12 years...with the proper nutrition and weight. They need excercise and a "job" that they can do everyday...like getting the paper - guarding the house - watching the kids/other dogs! And lots of love...lots and lots!
2006-08-30 17:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably for about 10-13 years, if well taked care of about 15 years, probably no longer than that.
2006-08-30 17:03:39 · answer #10 · answered by danyel2nurse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋