A guide to the life expectancy of different dog breeds
- Small dogs : between 12 and 18 years, sometimes older
- Medium-sized dogs : about 10 to 13 years old
- Large dogs : often between 8 and 12 years old
The 10 most durable dog breeds
Some breeds are characterized by their longevity ! Here are the Lifetimes Champions:
- Chihuahua : 14 to 20 years old
- Yorkshire Terrier : 16 to 20 years
- Dackel : 14 to 20 years old
- Dwarf poodles: 14 to 20 years
- Cockapoo (cocker/poodle crossing ): 12 to 18 years
- Jack Russell Terrier: 13 to 16 years
- Lhasa Apso : 14 to 20 years old
- Zwergspitz : 12 to 16 years old
- Scottish Collie : 12 to 16 years old
- Havaneser : 14 to 16 years old
What about breeds with shorter life expectancy?
Some breeds, often large, have a shorter life expectancy . Here are the ones you should watch closely:
- Bordeaux Dogge : 5 to 8 years
- German Great : 6 to 8 years
- Bernese Mountain Dog: 6 to 8 years
- Irish Wolf Dog: 6 to 10 years
- St. Bernard : 8 to 10 years old
- Mastino Napoletano : 7 to 9 years old
- Newfound countries : 8 to 10 years
This does not mean that they cannot lead a happy and healthy life! But it makes sense to prepare for them well and to offer them optimal living conditions.
4 columns for a long dog life
Adapted physical activity
All dogs feel the need to move, but not in the same way. A Border Collie doesn’t move as much as a French Bulldog. Daily excursions, games, walks without a leash in safe areas … movement is just as important for them as for us.
Balanced diet
A healthy dog is also a well-fed dog. Whether it eats dry food, pate or a self-prepared ration, the main thing is that it gets:
- High quality proteins
- Suitable vitamins and minerals
- Properly dosed quantities to avoid Übergewich
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