I wish they were eternal, but how long does a dog live, depending on the breed?

If you have a dog, surely it is for you your best friend, a member of the family and an inseparable life companion with whom you go everywhere , share daily life , travel and receive the purest affection that exists.

People who share their lives with a furry friend are happier, less prone to depression and stress, more resistant to allergies and enjoy better cardiovascular health, benefits supported by the scientific literature to date.

Everyone wants their canine companion to live as long and healthy as possible , but how long does each breed of dog live ? There are notable differences depending on the size and breed of each of these animals.

As they explain from Canine Journal , the care you give your pooch is essential.

Attending to his nutritional needs, providing him with quality food, avoiding a sedentary life, ensuring that he exercises and being punctual for his veterinary appointments can lengthen his existence.

However, size also influences how long a dog lives: larger dogs live less than small ones. The breed itself, and the inbreeding linked to it, also shortens the years: mestizo dogs live longer and have fewer health problems, since consanguinity is linked to the risk of carrying genes related to various diseases.

On the other hand, spaying and neutering a puppy at a relatively young age can positively affect a dog's lifespan, as well as reduce stress. Most studies agree in recommending surgical sterilization before 5 months of age for small breed dogs and 12 to 15 months of age for larger breed domestic dogs.

According to Red Canina, the life expectancy of a large breed dog is between 8 and 10 years, while those of a medium breed can exceed 15 , and some small ones can be close to 20. However, each case is unique: The biological age of each animal depends on its genetic heritage, nutrition, accumulated stress and state of health.

Although it has traditionally been taken as a measure that a dog year is equivalent to 7 years of human life, recent studies have confirmed that this is not exactly the case . Rather, young puppies age much faster than humans, and in adult years, dogs age much more slowly.

The rate of canine aging also depends on the breed: a large breed dog is considered old when it is between 7 and 8 years old, those of a medium breed between 9 and 10 years old and those of a small breed between 11 and 12 years old.

In mestizo dogs it is more complex to establish the average, since it depends on the mix, size and weight.

This is the Red Canina list that summarizes the average age of each dog breed.

Airedale Terrier : 10-12 years

Akita Inus : 9-11 years

Alaskan Malamutes : 10-12 years

Basset Hound : 11-12 years

Beagle: 12-15 years

Beaucero n: 8-10 years

Bichon Frize : 12-13 years

Maltese Bichon: 12-15 years

Bobtail : 12-13 years

Border Collie : 12-13 years

Border Terrier : 14-15 years

Boston Terrier: 12-15 years

Boxers: 9-12 years

German shorthaired pointer: 12-14 years

Bull Terrier: 10-14 years

American Bulldog: 10-15 years

French Bulldog : 10-12 years

English Bulldog : 8-10 years

Bullmastiff : 8-10 years

Cairn Terrier: 12-15 years

Miniature Poodle : 12-20 years

Medium Poodle : 8-12 years

Poodle : 12-15 years

Pug: 12-15 years

Chihuahua : 12-20 years

Chow Chow: 9-12 years old

Cocker Spaniel: 12-15 years

Long-haired Collie : 14-16 years

Short-haired Collie: 10-14 years

Dachshund : 14-17 years

Dalmatian : 12-14 years

Doberman : 10-13 years

Dogue de Bordeaux: 10-12 years

Fox Terrier : 12-14 years

Greyhound : 10-14 years

Golden Retriever: 10-15 years

Gos d'Atura : 12-14 years

Great Dane : 6-8 years

Siberian Husky: 12-15 years

Jack Russel Terrier: 13-16 years

Labrador Retriever: 10-13 years

Lakeland Terrier : 12-16 years

Lhasa Apsos : 12-14 years

Mastiff : 7-14 years

Munsterlander : 12-14 years

Papillon: 12-15 years

German Shepherd : 9-13 years

Australian Shepherd: 12-18 years

Belgian Shepherd: 10-12 years

Pekingese : 11-15 years

Spanish Water Dog : 10-14 years

Newfoundland dog: 8-10 years

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: 14-15 years

Dwarf Pinscher : 12-14 years

American Pitbull Terrier : 8-15 years

Andalusian Hound : 10-12 years

Pointers : 12-14 years

Poodle : 10-14 years

Pomeranian : 12-16 years

Perro de Presa Canario : 10-12 years

Pug: 12-14 years

Rottweiler : 8-10 years

Samoyed : 12-14 years

Saint Bernard : 8-10 years

Schnauzers: 11-14 years

Shar Pei : 9-11 years

Shih Tzu: 10-16 years

Shiba Inus : 12-15 years

Spaniel : 10-14 years

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 12-14 years

Australian Silky Terrier: 12-15 years

Dachshund: 14-17 years

Terrier: 12-15 years

Vizslas : 12-15 years

Welsh Corgi Pembroke : 12-15 years

West Highland White Terrier : 12-16 years

Yorkshire : 13-16 years

However, the record for the oldest dog in the world was set in Australia. As the BBC tells it, her name was Maggie, of the Kelpie breed and that she died in 2016 at the age of 30, which would be equivalent to about 133 human years.

Remember to feed your dog a healthy and balanced diet , monitor his dental care, stimulate his play, encourage him to have an active lifestyle, make regular visits to the veterinarian, keep his vaccination record up to date and be attentive to any possible signs of disease, decay or need for new treatments.

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