i thought at least 18 years?
2007-03-22 11:48:58 · 20 answers · asked by littlepup07 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technition and hope my answer helps you! Smaller dogs typically live longer than larger dogs. The smaller breeds have a life expectancy of anywhere from 10-15 years, while the larger breeds have a life expectancy of 8-12 years. Obviously, some smaller dogs die younger and some larger dogs live longer. Either way, I certaintly don't think they live long enough! Hope this helps!
2007-03-22 11:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the breed, but the standard is 10-14 years, give or take.
Smaller dogs tend to live longer on average (despite the incorrect information the first answer gave), and yes, they can live to 18-20, but it’s not common. Some larger breeds have a far shorter life-span of sometimes only 7-9 years.
2007-03-22 18:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 years is a long life. it depends very much on the breed. But normally 8-12 years is a dogs life
2007-03-22 18:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by countryjumper64 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have two rat terriers and one is going to be 15 next month. He doesn't have many major health concerns other than a little slight heart murmor and a little arthritis. He gets around some days slow and other days hes as if he was 2again. The vet told us he could live to be 18yrs. I would think that bigger dogs don't live as long as smaller dogs though. I heard that before. Just depends on their health and how much love ya have for them.
2007-03-22 23:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed. Usually smaller dogs last longer. My golden retriever for example is 8 and hes got about 4 more years.
My Mini Schnauzer however has about 10 more years!
2007-03-22 19:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends on the breed. Littler dogs tend to live longer. Maybe a little dog could make it to 18. Labs usually make it to 12 if they're lucky.
2007-03-22 18:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the dog. Smaller dogs tend to normally live longer beause of their body. It doesn't take as much work to pump blood, and nutrients through a small dog's body as it does to a larger dog. little dog 12 years and up. big dog about 13 years and down.
2007-03-22 18:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by Bello Stella 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the dog only in very rare cases will a dog live to 18 usually small dogs live longer then big ones
2007-03-22 18:53:21 · answer #8 · answered by greenlungs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every breed has a different life span.... 18 years is a long time for a dog .. it does happen but on average i would say 10-12 years.
2007-03-22 19:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by poopsy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actualyy small dogs live longer than large dogs.. chihuahuas can live to 18 but usually bout 15 large dogs more like 8 or 12 or 13
2007-03-22 18:59:03 · answer #10 · answered by Comfortably Numb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋