Dog and all our other pets, we wanted to keep them in our arms the longest possible time we can. They eventually becomes part of our family, and we’ve seen each other grow day by day. Nothing hurts like thinking that one day we have to say goodbye to our most beloved pets. So, what is really the age limit of our fur puppies? Can they live longer so we can introduce them to our great grand kids and tell them how this creature made your every morning happier?
Life expectancy of dogs depends on different factors such as the breed, food intake, spaying and neutering. On an average, dogs can live up to 11 to 12 years. Smaller dogs tend to have longer life expectancy than the bigger ones. Small dogs typically can live up to 15 to 16 years, medium sized is 10 to 13 years and lastly the giant ones are only 7 to 8 years.
Be aware of the signs that your dog is starting to fade with its age. Loss of hearing, slower movements, arthritis, and weakness are just some aging effects. Just like humans, they change in their overall wellness and much care is needed at this point.
If they needed us while they are puppies and growing up, when they get old, this is the time they needed us the most. Spend time with them so they won’t feel alone and neglected.
The life expectancy ranges – even though the data was established with the help of thorough science experiments and data analysis. Don’t limit yourself from choosing the type of dog you wanted to love.
Despite the given numbers, there are recorded cases that a dog surpasses what was expected of them. This is not surprising at all. Why? Because our pets are always full of surprises every now and then.
