How many years do dogs live?

Every future owner of the four-legged asks the question: “How old are the dogs?” And this is understandable, after all, buying a dog, we bring home not just an animal, but also a family member.

Neither the dog handlers nor the vets, nor even experienced breeders can not say exactly how many years living dogs. Of course, there is a certain arithmetic average based on several indicators. But we should not forget about the factors.

According to statistics, the average life expectancy of lesser of our brothers is about twelve years. But this figure is very unstable, and it depends not only on breed features, but also from the place of residence and the availability of hereditary diseases, and feeding and water quality, and forage quality? and even the climate.

Of Course, the rock features in this issue are in the first place. In encyclopedias, for example, clearly States how many years living dogs of different breeds. But this, again, average. Stop for example on the well-known German shepherd. One host, it dies from old age at 9 years, the other — in 17. Agree, the gap is significant. So what's the deal?

Here emerge factors listed earlier. The first dog lived in a major city, ate, “how it" saw not very good tap water, I moved little and was repeatedly sick. The second dog lived in the forest, drank only spring water, fed natural food, walked a lot, almost did not hurt and did not receive stress.

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Amazing, but in the meantime how many years I live purebred dogs (or Pets) and mutts, there is a gap of several years. The dog home is less adapted to stressful environment. Dog-pooch from the earliest days forced to fight for life. It works as a natural selection. Mutts, as a rule, more enduring, more hardened, more active. And therefore they live longer.

Noticed that smaller dogs outlive their larger cousins. For example, Bordeaux dog measured an average of 8 years, Chihuahua — 14. But this, again, average.

In your power to prolong your pet's life by several years. Provide good, balanced nutrition, clean water, long walks, movement and love. True love consists not fed tasty morsels from the “master's table”, and affection, games, attention.