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The aging profile of dogs varies according to their adult size (often determined by their breed): smaller breeds have an average lifespan of 10–15 years, with some even exceeding 18 years in age; medium breeds typically live for 10 to 13 years; and giant dog breeds have the lowest minimum lifespan, with an overall average of 8 to 13 years ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 25 February 2025. This is a list of the oldest verified dogs in the world, listed by age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 20. Aging in dogs depends on many factors, including breed, size and diet. Longest-living dogs verified by age Rank Name Birth date Death date Age Breed Home country 1 ...
The median age at death was "8.5 years for all mixed breed dogs, and 6.7 years for all pure breed dogs" in the study. [ 27 ] In 2013, a study found that mixed breeds live on average 1.2 years longer than purebreds, and that increasing body weight was negatively correlated with longevity (i.e. the heavier the dog, the shorter its lifespan). [ 28 ]
Dogster shared this helpful chart about how long dogs live on average, also based on their size: Small dogs: around 10-15 years. Medium dogs: around 10-13 years. Large dogs: around 10-12 years ...
Say you have a 4-year-old Labrador named Comet — with the new equation, Comet's real "dog age" would be slightly older than 53. The reason for the difference is actually pretty simple.
All dog lovers know that their pets in older age aren't the same as they were as puppies, but owners often can't pinpoint the exact personality changes.
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.5 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for ... less than the overall rate of 35% of dogs dying by the age ...
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 11.3 years for the breed compared to an average ... dogs dying by the age of 10. ... die before reaching seven weeks of age