2007-08-27 04:22:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Small dog breeds seem to have a longer life span than large breed dogs. You are doing something right with your fifteen year old Jack. A good diet and medical care linked with exercise should keep your dog going for several more years. Smaller breed dogs have been known to get up into their twenties. I wish your dog many more happy years.
2007-08-27 04:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by simbasega 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Smaller dogs tend to liver longer than larger dogs the average lifespan of a jack russel is between 13-16 yrs I would say 15yrs is very good keep doing what you are doing with him :)
2007-08-27 11:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents had a male jack russell who died at the beginning og the year aged 17. Another dog attacked him and he died of an injury other than that apart from being a bit blind and deaf he was in perfect health.
2007-08-28 10:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by junior 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
average is 12-15 years but if looked after and taken care of an extra couple of years can be added i had a retriever he lived for 17 years its the memories that count
2007-08-27 11:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by ninja 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends how healthy they are but I would say that 15 is a brilliant age for a Jack Russel. You should be proud of yourself, you're obviously looking after him well!
2007-08-27 11:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by (: 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
This website says 13-15 years.
http://puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/jackruslter.htm
But don't fret. Some dogs live pass their lifespans - I guess it depends on their personal health and happiness. I would just recommend taking your dog for more frequent visits to the vet so he or she can be monitored for any sudden changes.
2007-08-27 13:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by rozybb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
despite the p**s taking from some i believe the average is about 15 years some may go on longer with love and a good diet
2007-08-27 12:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by peter.w 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have probably seen his best years now although I did hear of one that lived to 27.
2007-08-27 11:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by New Sage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can live to 19 or 20
2007-08-27 11:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
May I point out that you posted onto the birds questions.
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Jack Russells remain active well into their 15-year-plus live span. The smaller breeds of dogs live longer, this breed the life span is usually portrayed as 13-15 years, but as long as your dog is active and healthy, don't worry you have pleanty of time left with him.
2007-08-27 11:32:31 · answer #10 · answered by Becca 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋