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The average life expectancy is 10-12 years but it is not uncommon for them to reach 15. The care they receive can affect the life expectancy of individual dogs.

A German shepherd can live up to 15 years, if completely healthy. Although, hip dysplasia is a common ailment in GS's, and it can be life threatening as well as shorten the life span. As long as the animal has regular vet checkups, stays up to date on it's shots, and there are no health complications, your pet should live a long life.

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As a rule A GSD can live from 10-14 years of age depending on the breeding and how well looked after they have been, an inbred obviously won't reach much more than eight years and a mix could reach up to 16 but there are those who claim their Pedigree Shepherd has lived well up to 17 and still going!

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10-13 years or longer but that would be a miracle.

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German shepherd are wonderful dogs who usually can live to fourteen if looked after well.

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A German shepards lifespan is usually 10-15 if kept good can even live to 20

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10-13 or could live longer but that would be a miracle.

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What is the life span of a German Shepard!

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26 years

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9-13 years

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