How long does a prairie dog live till?

Answer 1

in the wild 3-5 years. in captivity Well, I have had 2 prairie dogs in my life. The 1st on lived for 13 years and I had to put him down because his kidneys were failing. That was the worst day of my life.

My 2nd Prairie Dog died in his sleep at 14 years old... i am currently looking for my 3rd...

Answer 2

We have had two prairie dogs. One died at 9 years and 4 months in human years, and the other one, unfortunately, is in her last days on this earth. She's dying right now at the age of 10 years and 1 month. I'm really sad about it.

Answer 3

I've had two prairie dogs so far. With the proper care the estimated in captivity life span is about 8 years. Mine lived 13 and 11 years respectively. In the wild they live about 3-5 years.

-Leahla1979

Answer 4

A prarie dog lives to 20 in human years well unless it dose not get attacked or something like that.

- Jacob Hoggard.

I've had two prairie dogs so far. With the proper care the estimated in captivity life span is about 8 years. Mine lived 13 and 11 years respectively. In the wild they live about 3-5 years.

- Leahla1979

Answer 5

I've had two prairie dogs so far. With the proper care the estimated in captivity life span is about 8 years. Mine lived 13 and 11 years respectively. In the wild they live about 3-5 years.

Answer 6

I think a black tailed prairie dog can live up to at least 8 - 12 years.

Answer 7

The prairie dog's life span in the wild is 3-5 years. A prairie dog can live up to eight years in captivity.

Answer 8

Prairie dogs usually live 13 to 14 years!