How long do pet dogs live?

Dogs generally live between 12 - 15 years, with the longest being 20 years or more, although it is less common. The average life expectancy is around 12.6 years. Mutts live longer than purebred dogs, small dogs live longer than large dogs, black dogs live longer than other dogs, and small dogs have been slowly advancing into old age 7 years after the birth of a medium-sized dog, or 5 years after the birth of a large dog.

The average life expectancy of the most common pet dogs; Miniature Poodle 14.8 years; Labrador Retriever 12.6 years; Toy Poodle 14.4 years; American Cocker Spaniel 12.5 years; Miniature Dachshund 14.4 years; Satsuma Dog 11.0 years; Border Collie 13.0 years; Boxer 10.4 years; Chihuahua 13.0 years; German Shepherd 10.3 years; Fox Terrier 13.0 years old; Doberman Pinscher 9.8 years old; Yorkshire Terrier 12.8 years old; Shih Tzu 13.4 years old

With people's lives getting better and better, dogs are treated better and better. So the average lifespan of a dog is much longer than before, and if you want your dog to live longer, you need to pay attention to these aspects.

1. Moderate exercise: Exercise is indispensable both for us humans and for dogs, because exercise allows the body's functions to be exercised. The exercise time for small dogs is best kept at one hour a day, while the exercise time for large dogs is a bit more than that for small dogs, and it is recommended to keep two hours of exercise a day.

2. Control weight: dog weight is a lot of pet parents easy to ignore the problem, many parents prefer dog fat, so it looks more lovely. But in fact, too obese dogs will have many problems, one is the problem of three high, followed by excessive pressure on the joints.

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