which large breed of dog lives the longest?
which is the longest living large dog breed? what is the lifespan?
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There are really no long-living large dog breeds. It’s an immutable canine law, apparently, that the larger the breed, the shorter the life.
You can only hedge your bets a bit by going to a very good breeder who is very health-oriented … and be prepared to pay a bit more than from the regular back-yard breeders. If your breeder isn’t doing something with their dogs … performance trials, dog shows, agility trials … go look for another one.
While it isn’t ALWAYS true, generally if a breeder isn’t doing something specific with those dogs, if he doesn’t have a purpose … then he isn’t really breeding — he’s just letting dogs mate on his property. With a serious breeder, you should see at least two, probably three generations of dogs on premises. This is important, so you can see the health and temperament of these particular dogs and get some idea of what to expect in years to come. If you don’t REALLY like the parents or grandparents, go elsewhere. That’s your first clue.
Be sure to do some research into the breed of dog you’re looking at, too, so you can ask specific questions of the breeder as to health problems.
If long life is important, you might also consider that the weight, not height, is what seems to determine lifespan. The Irish Wolfhounds, being a bit lighter-boned than the Great Danes, and lighter weight, will probably — no guarantee — outlive the Danes, on average, even though they are taller (and very impressive when you meet them).
You’d also be smart to visit a few dog shows and stop by to meet the large breeds you’re interested in, and ask the owners about their different characteristics and personality. Different breeds have vastly different personalities. Some really like people and love meeting new ones, and some are very, very suspicious of new people. You really need to get a dog whose personality and temperament matches what you want.
My Great Danes are a bit standoffish with new people, though not unfriendly, and a lot of people don’t like that. The large herding dogs, like the Bernese and Swiss Mountain Dog, are often much friendlier, for being large.
Like we always hear … size ISN’T important … and in dogs, that’s true. Go for personality and temperament, not just looks.
Good luck!
I can’t promise this is correct, but I believe that the larger the dog, the shorter the life span. Just not too sure if the breed matters. Interesting question. I know that Old English Mastiffs are lucky to live past 8!
Hope this helped a bit.
I dont know if there is a specific answer but Ive heard of shepherds and labs living to 15 or 16 yrs.
There are different diets that claim extended life spans of 8 or so years Ive read about.
Sighthounds are large dogs with long lifespans, Irish Wolfhounds, and Scottish Deerhounds being the exception.
Borzoi, can live 12 years and are considered a giant breed.
It’s not uncommon for an Afghan Hound to make it to 18.
Large dogs life spans are about to 15 years but my pitbull I use to have lived to 21! Pitbulls and bull terriers live long also mastiffs and gsd the longest they could live is 23
It’s been said that the larger the dog the shorter the "Average" life span, but it’s true that there are many things that you can do to prolong their lives…quality foods, plenty of exercise, regular health checks/proper vet care, spay/neuter…There are plenty of people that can testify that their dog out lived the breed average
My breed (Amstaff) lives to be up to 15 yrs. My grandmother had a pekingnese who lived to be 18 yrs old. You can research this on the internet. Just try google- I t will help you- good luck!
There is no one breed that stands out as having the longest lifespan, but small dogs usually live longer than larger breeds. Please check this site about dog breed profiles, http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/profiles
Not really sure but I had a beagle that lived to be 14 years old.
Here are some large breeds that live a long time:::
(With Pictures of each breed.)
The Doberman can live from 13 to 16 years as a large breed dog.
http://www.mistdesign.co.uk/doberman/images/bina.jpg
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can live 12-14 years.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images17/AnatolianShepherdDog18Months.JPG
The Black Russian Terrier can live from 11 to 13 years.
http://www.pgaa.com/CANINE/general/images/blackrussianbala.jpg
The Briard can live 10-12 years.
http://www.dogsindepth.com/herding_dog_breeds/images/briard_h03.jpg
The Akita can live 10-14 years. -I have this breed! They are amazing!!!
http://www.paradiseakitas.com/trinity102806.jpg
*I hope this Helps. =)