Research on dogs in the United Kingdom is helping identify breeds that live longest and those that live short lives. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the average life expectancy across all dogs showed male dogs was 11.1 years, females were about four months longer. Neutered dogs had a life expectancy of close to 12 years for females and 11.5 years for males. Life expectancy for unneutered dogs was about 10.5 years for males and females.
. . . human meddling is the cause of some unhealthy and short-lived breeds. The ones that have the very short life span tend to be the ones with extreme configurations.” – Dan O’Neill, MVB BSc(hons) GPCert(SAP) GPCert(FelP) GPCert(Derm) GPCert(B&PS) PGCertVetEd FHEA MSc(VetEpi) PhD FRCVS
Source: HealthDay, April 28, 2022. Link. “Life tables generated in the current study promote not only a better understanding of the life trajectory of dogs, but also may offer several applications for the veterinary profession and research to study and improve the health and welfare of dogs,” said Jerry Klein, DVM, AKC CVO
Also see: Life expectancy of dogs, Canine Journal, March 21, 2022. Link.