I'm thinking about getting another dog for the first time in about 20 years, but I would like a breed that has a good lifespan because it's sad to know that most dogs normally don't live more than around 10 years or so...
2007-09-15 12:23:33 · 11 answers · asked by thatguy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The smaller the dog the longer the lifespan. According to Google the Chihuahua has the longest with 15+ years.
2007-09-15 12:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by Aiota 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A medium sized mutt will most likely have the longest lifespan. Less health issues than purebreds. Try the local shelter and save a dog!!
2007-09-15 12:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by gsdmix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs who are very small, live longer. General rule, bigger the dog, the shorter the life. Poodles, Chihuahua's generally live to 15-17 years old. While Labs, Great Danes and Boxers, between 9-11 years.
2007-09-15 12:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by zoey678789 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Poodles are great dogs. They usuallly live pretty long. My mom's poodle was 17 when we had to put him down. Mine was about 14. But, I have 2 14 year old mutts now. 10 years old is pretty old, you know. When they get terribly old, they are in such arthritic pain. I just lost my 15 year old dog 2 mos ago. Good luck with your next pup!!!
2007-09-15 12:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by manypets2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, big dogs (such as golden retrievers and german shepherds) live till around 12.
really big dogs (ex. great danes) live a shorter life (like 10 years)
smaller dogs can live up to 14 or more years old.
thats what I heard at least.
and regardless their lifespan, you should take very good care of it.
2007-09-15 12:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by itssoeasy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller dogs tend to have a longer life span. Cockapoo's live pretty long. We had one and it lived until it was 19 years old.
2007-09-15 12:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by Cherbear 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most of all your little dogs have the longest life span and you must have taken very good care of your dog.
2007-09-15 12:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by countrycutie0012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cockapoo that lived to be 23 human years
and another that lived to be 18
2007-09-15 13:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chihuahuas often live to be 20+. I know of one that lived to be 27. Have heard of many others into their twenties.
2007-09-16 04:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kno that is really sad.. im not sure. sometimes dogs with shorter life spans live longer sometimes. i guess it depends onhow well you take care of them
2007-09-15 12:26:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋