Life expectancy of dogs by breed

Espérance de vie des chiens selon les races

Veterinarians say that dogs' life expectancies vary by size. 

small breeds (5 to 10kg/11 to 22 lbs) : 14.2 years. 
medium breeds (10 to 20kg/22 to 44 lbs) : 13.6 years old. 
large breeds (20 to 40kg/44 to 88 lbs) : 12.5 years. 
very large breeds (over 40kg/over 90 lbs) : 10.6 years.

There is still an average life expectancy according to the breed of dog which allows you to know when you should start adapting your dog's routine and diet in order to optimize his health. 

Akita: 10 to 15 years old 
Beagle: 12 to 15 years old 
Beauceron: 10 to 12 years 
German Shepherd: 9 to 13 years old 
Australian Shepherd: 13 to 15 years old
Bichon Maltese: 12 to 15 years old
Bleu de Gascogne: 11 to 13 years old 
Border Collie: 12 to 17 years old 
French Bulldog: 10 to 12 years old 
Australian Cattle Dog: 13 to 15 years old 
Bouvier des Flandres: 10 to 12 years old 
Boxer: 10 to 12 years old 
Briard: 10 to 12 years old 
English Bulldog: 8 to 10 years old 
Bull Terrier: 12 to 14 years old
Cane Corso: 10 to 12 years 
Poodle: 12 to 15 years old 
Pug: 12 to 15 years old 
Cavalier King Charles: 9 to 14 years old 
Chihuahua: 12 to 20 years old 
Chow Chow: 9 to 15 years old
English Cocker Spaniel: 12 to 15 years old 
Dobermann: 10 to 13 years old 
Dogo Argentino: 10 to 12 years old 
Brittany Spaniel: 14 to 16 years old 
Golden Retriever: 10 to 12 years old 
Huskies: 12 to 15 years old
Jack Russell: 13 to 16 years old 
Labrador: 10 to 12 years old 
Malinois: 12 to 14 years old 
English Pointer: 12 to 14 years old 
Pomeranian: 12 to 16 years old
Rottweiler: 8 to 10 years old
English Setter: 10 to 12 years old 
Shih Tzu: 10 to 16 years old
Dachshund: 14 to 17 years old 
Yorksire: 13 to 16 years old 

 

 

 

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J’ai une francton je veux savoir combien d annee de vie

Suzanne Drisdell

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