{"id":804,"date":"2019-09-25T13:04:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T13:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slaneyside.wpengine.com\/?p=804"},"modified":"2024-08-05T07:59:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:59:28","slug":"how-long-do-dogs-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/how-long-do-dogs-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Dogs Live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous\u00a0post\u00a0we wrote about the many physical, emotional and social benefits of owning a dog.\u00a0 These included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs can boost your mood<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs make your more social<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs (should) may you exercise more<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs can make you feel less stressed \/ depressed<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs make you feel safer and less anxious<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs in your home can reduce the incidence of allergies in your kids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One further benefit is that having a dog will at some stage lead to it reaching the end of its life and will help your children learn how to deal with loss and grief.\u00a0 A dog is very much a family member for most dog owners (at least we think it should be) and when they die, the sense of loss can be heart-breaking especially for children who for many will be the first experience of a bereavement they face.\u00a0 Similarly, for older people whose sole companion might be their dog, this is a very difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, along with many other important factors, the life expectancy of different dog breeds should be considered when buying a dog for your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life expectancy of popular dog breeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 618px;\" border=\"1\" frame=\"border\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<caption>\u00a0<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2013 Popularity Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dog Breed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Average Lifespan<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Labrador Retriever<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shepherd<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Golden Retriever<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Beagle<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Bulldog<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8-12 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yorkshire Terrier<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13 Years (possibly up to 20 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Boxer<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9-10 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Poodle<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Rottweiler<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Dachshund<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13-15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">French Bulldog<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8-10 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Doberman Pinscher<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10-13 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">German Shorthaired Pointer<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-14 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Siberian Huskie<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Shih Tzu<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-16 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Great Dane<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">6-8 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Miniature Schnauzer<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-14 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">18<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9-14 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">19<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Pomeranian<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">20<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Australian Shepherd<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-18 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">21<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Shetland Sheepdog<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-13 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">22<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Chihuahua<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">23<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Boston Terrier<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11-15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">24<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Pembroke Welsh Corgi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12-15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Havanese<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14-16 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Reference:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caninejournal.com\/life-expectancy-of-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canine Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The table above shows the average life expectancy of different breeds.\u00a0 In general smaller dogs live longer than larger dogs.\u00a0 For example it is seen that the Chihuahua has the longest life expectancy of circa 17 years, with the Great Dane having a much shorter life expectancy of between 6 and 8 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Converting dog years to human years<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are likely aware that a \u2018dog year\u2019 is different in length to a \u2018human\u2019 year.\u00a0 The table below shows how this is based on dog weight. So if we look at the Chihuahua\u2019s age of 17 which might weigh circa 6lbs, we can see it\u2019s actual age in dog years is 81<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805\" src=\"https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life.png 912w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-500x639.png 500w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-64x82.png 64w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-768x982.png 768w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-801x1024.png 801w, https:\/\/slaneyside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dog-life-600x767.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reference\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.petmd.com\/sites\/default\/files\/convert-dog-years.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PETMD<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other factors effecting life expectancy<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nLike any animal other environmental factors will also affect life expectancy.\u00a0 For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good Nutrition &amp; Diet<\/li>\n<li>Regularly Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Not contracting disease<\/li>\n<li>Crossbreed dogs have a longer lifestyle span<\/li>\n<li>Spayed \/ Neutered dogs typically live longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is clear, that the length of time a dog lives is determined by many factors.\u00a0 Selecting the right breed and providing a good lifestyle for your dog will facilitate it living to the age it hopefully should.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous\u00a0post\u00a0we wrote about the many physical, emotional and social benefits of owning a dog.\u00a0 These included: \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs can boost your mood \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs make your more social \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs (should) may you exercise more \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs can make you feel less stressed \/ depressed \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dogs make you feel safer and less [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Long Do Dogs Live? 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