2006-12-05 12:20:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a 20 year old Chihuahua who is still going strong.
It really just depends on how well they are taken care of. Mikey, my chihuahua, had to have some pretty major oral surgery a few years ago because he had a gum infection. Now he has 2 teeth left!
Looking back, I would say DEFINITELY brush your dogs teeth. I wish I had. Regular vet visits are also very important. Whenever I think anything might be wrong with him, I take him to the vet.
2006-12-05 12:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lexi P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15+ years
2006-12-05 12:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by aaron a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can live 15+ years. It is important to get their shots and check ups from the vet in a timely manner and to brush their teeth! Dental health problems are the biggest causes of death in small dogs. Good luck.
2006-12-05 12:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite normal for them to live into their teens, even 20's. The oldest one that I know of lived 27 yr.
2006-12-05 12:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life expectancy is 15 or more years.
2006-12-05 12:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Animal_lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can live like 15+ years if they are well bred and healthy.
2006-12-05 12:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you take good care of them they can live to be 18 to 20 years old before they die but you have to take real good care if them my moms live to be 18 before we had to have her but down.
2006-12-05 13:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 years to 17 and 18 all dogs can get older than that so i would say a long time if i doesn't die
2006-12-05 12:27:22 · answer #8 · answered by Simply Cute and Fabolous 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It varies to how well you care, feed, and vet checks. My neighbor has a pure bred chih. and it is 13 years old.
2006-12-05 12:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by lynndell86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anywhere from 10 to 15 yrs sometimes longer . good luck and god bless and happy holidays.
2006-12-05 12:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋