Tag: spans
Explore the expected life spans of different dog breeds
For a dog, it’s good to be small and have a long nose.
In the United Kingdom, breeds matching that description, such as miniature dachshunds and some terriers, can expect to have the longest lives, researchers report February 1 in Scientific Reports. Medium and large flat-nosed dogs like bulldogs or mastiffs, on the other hand, tend to have the shortest lives.
On average, canine companions around the world can expect to live roughly 10 to 14 years. Life span