Although we do not like to think about it, we know that our furry’s life (like ours) will come to an end. It is very difficult to guess how many years our best friend will be with us, although, as a general rule, dogs live an average of between 8 and 20 years. Some may be older, although this depends on various factors such as race, size, or weight.
Large dogs usually have a life expectancy of between 8 and 10 years, while medium dogs can reach 15 years. Small dogs can live up to 20 years, although you should keep in mind that they are approximate numbers and that each pet ages at its own rate. In the case of mongrel dogs, although there is no approximate age since it depends on their mix, they are usually pets with a high life expectancy.
The biological age of your dog will also vary depending on its genetic heritage, diet, health or the stress that it may have accumulated over the years. Take good care of your furry if you want him to live many years with you! On the other hand, we tend to compare our age with that of our pet, even affirming that one year of human life is equivalent to seven of a dog. This theory, as we have already mentioned on other occasions, is nothing more than a myth. Dogs age at a rate very different from ours! So the age of some dogs is equivalent to more than seven years and in others, less.
In addition, dogs have a different aging rate depending on their breed. Large-breed furry dogs are older when they are between 7 and 8 years old, while medium-sized ones are older from 9. Likewise, small breed dogs are old when they reach 11 or 12 years. The fundamental thing, regardless of how many years the furry one lives, is to stay by his side until the last day. They will love us forever! If you want to know more about how many years each breed of dog lives, don’t miss the following gallery.
