2007-07-13 11:16:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
greyhounds, chihuahuas
2007-07-13 11:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably chihuahuas, they frequently live well into their teens, or even their twenties.
The smaller the breed of the dog is, the longer its life expectancy. Giant dogs like Danes only really live about 6-8 years.
Cross breed dogs invariably live longer than pure-breds - better selection of genes, less congenital health problems. Every breed has a congenital problem that individuals will be very prone to, shortening the life expectancy of the breed. While chihuahuas are prone to hydrocephalus, there seems to be many, many ancient ones around!
Chalice
2007-07-13 18:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the smallest dogs have the longest life expectancy. toy breeds can live between 18 and 20 years. generally speaking, the larger the breed, the shorter the projected lifespan. so Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds don't often get past 10. although with better medical care, (including dental) and the really good food now available the life spans are gettng longer.
2007-07-13 18:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by freespirit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller breeds generally live longer. I've known of a few toys and terriers that have lived 15+ years.
2007-07-13 18:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by ihorse2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog life span is inversly proportional to their size. The bigger , the shorter. There are tables published, check with dog food companies like Iams or Purina, or you can ysually find it on the web
The average small dog 10 20 lbs around 15 years;
German sahep, labs around 10
Saints, great danes around 7 years
2007-07-13 18:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by richardbrendawalsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller dogs live longer than large dogs.
Mixed breeds live longer than pure breeds.
2007-07-13 18:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller breeds. We had a shih tzu that lived for 16 years untill his time came.
2007-07-13 18:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by Reppzin~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive heard that mix breeds live the longest because they get immunity from many diseases that way i had my dog for 16 years and he was a shepard mix and mixed breeds are adorable and unique and cheap
2007-07-13 18:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by arabianprincess0624 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, the smaller the dog--means a longer life.
My uncle's dachshund lived until he was 18. My vet said my dachshund would live until at least 15, if he stays healthy and doesn't become obese.
2007-07-13 18:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by PlasticTrees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many chihuahuas live past 20. My husband's ex hated being a mother to her four kids but loved her chihuahua more than anything. That dog lived to be 26 yr old. It was obvious she cared more for the dog than for her kids because we raised them more than she did.
2007-07-13 22:10:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the smaller breeds.
2007-07-13 18:20:18 · answer #11 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋