How old can a dog get?

Question

just wondering

Answer 1

Average is 12-16 years some can live to 20 but it depends on the breed and how good you take care of your dog.

Answer 2

Depends on the breed, the large breeds usually don't live as long as the smaller ones, but there are exceptions of course.

I just lost 2 shepherds, both over 17 years old - the usual is 10 to 12 years for that breed.

Small dogs like dachshund often live to be 17 and more.

Answer 3

It greatly depends upon the breed/size of dog. The larger breeds have a shorter lifespan than the smaller dogs. But I've personally seen small dogs reach 20 years old and the oldest large breed dog I personally know is an 85 lb Labrador that is 16 years old, but that is rare. Generally, the larger breeds average about 12 years.

Answer 4

Big dogs can live from 10 to 15 years, while some small dogs can live from 13 to 18 years.

Answer 5

It mostly depends on the size of the dog. Most smaller dogs tend to live up to the maximum of 16 years. It also depends on the breed. You can check to see wether that type of dog has any brain or heart problems that may lead to a shorter lifespan.

Answer 6

Depends on the dog some live in between 11-18 for most dogs.

Answer 7

hmmm - how long is a piece of string?

There are so many variables that it is hard to give a fair answer. It depends on breed, size, husbandry, accidents, and most importantly diet.

In my family our dogs have all lived to a ripe old age - between 15-18 years. The dogs have been small terrier crosses, shetland sheepdogs, corgies and a medium sized stafford cross.

Answer 8

The oldest dog I met lived until he was 18! But...typically, depending on the size of the breed and if they don't come down with a disease, they live about 15 years.

Answer 9

Really depends on the breed record is 29 years

Answer 10

10 - 16 years