How long do mixed-breed dogs live?
Rhianna Hermann
2025-06-26 01:34:04
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A 2019 study from the American Animal Hospital Association shows that, on average, mixed breed dogs live longer than their purebred counterparts. Purebred dogs may have shorter lifespans due to inbreeding. Because of the variety and scope of differences within the categories of mixed breed and purebred dogs, it may be more helpful to use other metrics to gauge your dog’s life expectancy. Size is one of these metrics, as on average, larger dogs are observed to have shorter life expectancies than smaller dogs. If you own a common mix, like a goldendoodle or teddy bear (Bichon and Shih Tzu mix), you might be able to find some estimates on their life expectancy. Overall Wellness, like receiving vaccinations, getting a nutritious diet, and exercising regularly, will all positively affect a dog's lifespan. Determining how long your dog will live is not an exact science.
Laila Frami
2025-06-14 09:15:38
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Mixed-breed dogs live an average of 14 years. Little dogs tend to live a lot longer than larger breeds. Big dogs age faster. Overall, purebreds live an average of nearly 10 years. The difference may be because dogs bred to meet standards sometimes pass along problems in their genes, too. It’s hard to predict how long a mixed-breed dog will live, but your mutt is certain to be one-of-a-kind and probably a lot less expensive.
Franco Gleason
2025-06-14 06:03:05
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The lifespan of your furry friend depends on size and breed. Small dogs, like Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese or Shih Tzus typically live between 14-16 years. Medium-sized dogs, including golden retrievers, French bulldogs and cocker spaniels, live closer to 10-12 years. Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years. There is some evidence that suggests mixed-breed dogs live longer than purebred dogs, according to a 2019 study, but the difference in lifespan decreases if the mixed-breed dogs are bigger. It depends on the genetic lottery, meaning a mixed-breed dog could miss out on the genetic conditions associated with the breeds they’re mixed with. Sometimes the opposite is true and mixed breed dogs actually get multiple problems from their initial genetics, and sometimes they actually do a lot better because some of those recessive genes are bred out of them.
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