mine is 10 now
just wondering?
2006-09-09 08:44:22 · 12 answers · asked by darren_shelly 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've read that they are one of the longer-lived of the large breeds.I had an Irish setter/Lab cross who liv ed to be nearly 17.She was one of the best dogs I've ever had.RIP my dear old Frittles!
2006-09-09 09:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Irish Setters are generally a hearty breed, often reaching 13 or 14 years of age;
2006-09-09 08:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by starryhalo22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3. One lived to age 13 the other lived to age 10. I now have a 4 month old.
2006-09-09 14:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by vlbrightman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Until they die.. On a more serious note they according to the Readers digest book on dogs live between 11-15 years longest lived (recorded) male dog of 18
2006-09-09 08:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by keo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 12 years. Hope yours lives a long time.
2006-09-09 08:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is almost 12 and going pretty strong. Here recently he's had some urinary problems, but treatable with a change in diet. Other than that his ultrasound showed all of his organs are in GREAT shape!! He's wonderful. Love my boy :)
2015-08-01 08:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by John 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with starryhalo,
I had an Irish springer spaniel (simliar size / breed) who lived to 16, so hope your dog does too
2006-09-09 08:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by strawman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine was 15 the other 13
2006-09-09 08:50:17 · answer #8 · answered by K-9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
always remember , the larger the breed the shorter the life span ! a small dog lives for about 17yrs a large dog about 10yrs
2006-09-09 08:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by sandra b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly twenty or more, but they are susceptible to epilepsy and other diseases caused by breeding them. Also, I have reasion to believe that they aren't as road smart as some other breeds, so if one ever escaped, it might shorten its life by ending up getting hit by traffic.
2006-09-09 08:59:46 · answer #10 · answered by kiteeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋