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It’s a Dogs Life – How long will my dog ​​live?

One in three American families has one or more dogs. And with all of these dogs being kept as pets, it’s important to understand their lifespan.

When thinking about a dog’s lifespan, it’s critical to understand that each breed has a different life expectancy, and it’s also important to note that “dog years” are calculated by the equivalent portion of the dogs lifespan.

It is a common belief that 1 human year is equal to 7 dog years. That’s not very accurate, as dogs reach adulthood in the first two years. A one-year-old dog is physically as mature as a 15-year-old human. This means that after a year of life, a dog is sexually mature and has reached full growth, but he may still need to “fill in.” And a three-year-old dog is considered an adult at 3 years old.

The formula is: 10.5 dog years per human year for the first 2 years, then 4 dog years per human year for each subsequent year.

The oldest recorded reliable age for a dog is 29 years and 5 months for a Queensland ‘heeler’ named Bluey in Victoria, Australia. However, the average dog lives to around 15 years of age. The biggest misconception is that bigger dogs live shorter lives. For example, a greyhound lives an average of 13 years, the same as the average lifespan of a chihuahua. But this myth holds true for the Great Dane and the Bullmastiff with an average lifespan of just 8 years. An interesting fact is that the average lifespan of a “pooch” is 13 years, which is on the higher end of the average lifespan.

There are obvious things that can help with the longevity of your dogs. Make sure to give him a balanced and nutritious diet. Exercise is also a key factor that will help your pup live longer. Keep your dog away from harmful “human” foods and ingredients. Also, the more stress-free their lives can be, the longer they will live. Stress for dogs can be caused by moving houses multiple times, having another animal in the house that doesn’t get along with your dog, etc.

With all this knowledge, do you think your “Fido” can break the age record of 29 years and 5 months? Let’s find out!

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