How old can a dog live?

Question

I need to know before I buy one

Answer 1

There was a question a few days ago posted by someone whose golden retriever is 24. One of the answers mentioned a dog in Australia who is now 30. Some factors in a dog's longevity are beyond our control, but how they are cared for goes a long way. A healthy nutritious diet, appropriate vet care, plenty of exercise, and a happy loving home can definitely extend a dog's life.

Answer 2

Depends on many factors:

Smaller dogs tend to live longer
Good Health from the start is key
Vaccinations
Temperment and happiness can help them too.
Breed
Deworming
Exposure to toxins
The list could go on forever

The oldest I have ever heard of a dog living is 18 years but they can die the minute they come out if they arent healthy. The dog to Human Year ratio is 7 Dog years:1 Human Year, so If the dog is 15 human years old, they are 105 Dog years. That is a pretty long life for a dog. I would say most live to be around 10-15 years human years, again depending on everything around and having to do with him.

Answer 3

It depends on a few things, like the breed and the health of your dog. You can not go according to the size as this really doesn't count into the mix.

I have Pugs, and their life expectancy is between 8 to 10 years, but can live much longer if they don't have any health issues. Where as a Toy Poddle can live to be 20 yrs if well cared for and never has any serious health issues.

Larger Dogs do normally have a shorter life expectancy, but again, has to do with how they are cared for as to how long they can live. I have seen some large dogs that have lived to be 18 yrs old. while others of the same breed live to be about 12 to 14 yrs on the average.

So it will depend on you take care of your fur baby.

Answer 4

Well of course different dogs vary in age but the oldest a normal dog could probably get is like 14 or 15 in dog years. Which would be about 98 or 99 in human years but your average dog only lives to about 11 or 12 in dog years.

Answer 5

I believe it not only depends on the breed of the dog and it's parents but how well you treat it. Our Yellow Lab lived til 15 and the Vet said 12 was about the Max for a Lab. THE BEST dog I have ever owned and I have had quite a few. I would also call a Vet and ask their opinion. We all want our pets to live as long or as short a life as we do, but that just ain't gonna happen.

Answer 6

The lifespan of a dog depends upon the breed of the dog, its size, and it's health. If you are not ready to spend the next 10 to 14 years with your new companion, don't bring a dog into your home and your life. They are a life long commitment and you need to be sure you want them to spend their lifetime with you.
Do some research. Google the breed you are looking at and get the details of the breed. Make sure you make an informed decision. Talk to owners of the breeds you are considering. Too many animals end up in shelters and put down every day because people don't make informed decisions before bringing them home. If you rent, be sure to clear this with your landlord before you get a dog.

Answer 7

Smaller dogs tend to live 10-15 years
Larger dogs tend to live 7-12 years

hope this helps!

Answer 8

It really depends on the size of the Dog. Smaller dogs tend to live longer, bigger ones usually have shorter lives. It depends on what you're looking for. If you have kids, usually a retriever, great dane or bigger dogs like those are really good with children. Smaller dogs don't usually do well with young children because usually a younger child doesn't know not to pull on it's tail or not to play rough. Check you local animal shelter or try www.petfinder.com they have a list of rescues in your area. I have 2 dogs and I saw them both of the website

Answer 9

It depends on a lot of factors. One is the size of the dog. Typically the larger the breed of dog, then shorter the life span and vice versa. Smaller dogs can live well into their teens. It also depends on their quality of life such as the quality of food you feed them, their general overall health and wellness, whether you get them their necessary shots and so on. Genetics can also play a part in thier life span. I'd say on average you can expect a dog to live to at least 9-13 years.

Answer 10

It depends on the breed of the dog really and what medical problems the breed usually develops. But, in general, larger dogs have a shorter lifespan(10-13years) than smaller breeds(13-15).