I have a rat terrier does anyone know where I can find out info about there lifespan or do you know the lifespan I have had mine for 9 yrs.
2007-01-10 16:12:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
According to dogchannel.com the life span of a rat terrier is 12 to 17 years.
2007-01-10 16:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by tootsie1115 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally the smaller the dog the longer the life span. Chis live average 20 yrs if well cared for and Great Danes only 7 yrs. Most big dogs 10-12.
2007-01-11 00:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How Long Will Your Dog Live?
"Small dogs often live to 14 or 15 years of age."
Typical lifespan of small dogs :
( I wondered why too)
*Smaller dogs generally live longer than larger dogs, mostly because they don't suffer as many serious skeletal and cardiovascular diseases as larger dogs.
*Their bones and joints don't need to support as much weight, so they don't break down as quickly.
*Their heart doesn't need to pump blood through a huge body, so it doesn't wear out as quickly.
*They have proportionately fewer growth hormones surging through their metabolic system. Studies suggest that growth hormones may shorten life.
My Jack Russel terrier is 11 now and I'm hoping to see her agile and happy at 15+ with good age approprate food, regular vet checks and lots of love and exorcise.
2007-01-11 00:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by Zair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the average life span of the Rat Terrier is 15-16 years.
2007-01-11 00:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by Annoymous 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
15 to 18 years.
2007-01-11 00:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Little dogs usually live longer than big dogs. I think they can live up to 14 years, maybe even reaching 17 years depending on the dog. My black lab is 14 years old, which is pretty old for a large dog.
2007-01-11 00:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by frodobaggins115 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rat terriers, if they are spayed or neutered, had proper vet care, and fed premuim dog food and exercised regularly, can live up to 14-17 years. this is hoping nothing medically happens to them that you can't prevent. so really your dog has just hit middle age, you could have many happy years together still!
2007-01-11 00:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
about 15 to 25 depending on the breed
terriers ,maybe around 20
2007-01-11 00:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A vet once told me the best loved dogs live longest. Could be another 10 years if all goes well!
2007-01-11 00:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by kldt7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋