**I will cover one question each day in reverse chronological order** DAY THREE
Number 8 of the most frequently asked questions is-What is the average age that dogs live to be?
The average life expectancy of dogs depends on the size and breed of the dog.
Small breeds live 10–15 years.
Medium breeds live 10 to 13 years.
Giant breed dogs live 7–10 years.
- *Top of the list is the The Chihuahua who lives between 12-20 years.
- The Dachshund lives between 12-16 years.
- The Toy Poodle lives between 12-18 years.
- The Jack Russell Terrier lives between 13-18 years.
- The Shih Tzu lives between 10-16 years.
- The Maltese lives between 12-15 years.
- The Yorkshire Terrier lives between 13-16 years.
- The Pomeranian lives between 12-16 years.
- The Shiba Inu lives between 13-16 years.
- The Australian Cattle Dog lives between 12-16 years.
- The Leonberger lives about 9 years.
- The Newfoundland lives between 9-10 years.
- The Rottweiler lives between 9-10 years.
- The Taiwan dog lives between 9-13 years.
- The Borzoi lives between 9-14 years.
- The Bulldog lives between 8-10 years.
- The Flat-coated retriever lives between 8-10 years.
- The Saint Bernard lives between 8-10 years.
- The Chow Chow lives between 8-12 years.
- The Great Dane lives between 7-10 years.
- *Bottom of the list is the The Dogue de Bordeaux who lives between 5-8 years.
Overall, female dogs live to be approximately 11 1/2 years.
On the average, male dogs live to be approximately 11 years.
Dogs who are kept healthy and at a healthy weight tend to live longer than unhealthy dogs who do not eat properly.
Purebred dogs have somewhat of an advantage over crossbred dogs.
A Veterinarian can help to make sure your dog stays healthy and lives to the oldest possible age.