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Mutts live much longer then full-breed dogs. It really depends on how big your dog is and what breeds it is. If it is a smaller dog, then it will live longer. Smaller animals live longer than big ones. If your dog is fat or obese, they will obviously live a shorter life. If they are fit they will live longer. You can tell if your dog is fit by looking at their ribs when they are just standing or walking by. If you can see their ribs a little bit, then they are fit. If you can't see their ribs then they may be too fat. Bottom line, mutts live longer than full-breeds. It depends on what size and fit the dog is though.
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∙ 9y agoMutts are a mix of different breeds most of the time with no known blood line. The life expectancy is usually higher than most purebred dogs, as the mutt doesn't usually have any breed specific health issues. However, the lifespan depends on the breeds in the dogs bloodline, as well as their size. Each individual mutt is different.
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∙ 12y agoThis really depends on the individual mutt, particularly it's size. Generally, the smaller the dog, the long it lives. However, mixed-breed dogs are less prone to genetic defects than purebred dogs, and this may result in a longer life span.
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∙ 12y agoThe life span of cross or mixed breeds depends largely on several factors including the breed of the parents, the traits inherited from the parents (offspring may inherit harmful traits from a particular parent breed instead of its desirable traits. ie: hip dysplasia if the parent dog is a purebred German Shepherd) , its general size, and external factors including lifestyle, diet, diseases, and health/oral care.
The longevity of mixed breeds generally exceeds those of pedigree heritage because they don't suffer from the genetic health complications associated with interbreeding between identical/similar Dog Breeds.
Smaller sized dogs usually live longer because there is less physical stress on their bodies than larger sized dogs, with an average of 13-16 years. Medium sized dogs live, on average, between 12-15 years, and larger dogs live between 6-11 years.
Again, these are averages. There are always exceptions to the rule depending on the aforementioned factors. Some dogs may exceed or not even reach the average life expectancy for their cross breed types. And, of course, some breeds are more resilient and hardy than others. (ie: Collies and collie mixes typically live longer than Great Danes and their mixed counterparts).
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∙ 11y agoHow long do mongrels actually live ??
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How lang do dogs live up to?
Depending on size and breed. Usually, bigger dogs do not live as long as smaller dogs..
How long can dog live?
The bigger dogs can't live as long as smaller ones, large dogs only live 7-15 years.
How do you use the word fangs in a sentence?
Dogs' fangs can be short or long depending on the breed.
Are muts better than pure breeds?
This is not a question anyone can answer, because the answer is based on opinion. Mixed breed dogs are every bit as good as pure breeds. The difference is that pure breed dogs tend to be more intense in personality because they were bred to serve a specific purpose. On the other hand, mixed breed dogs tend to have fewer health problems because they have a more diverse genetic background. Pure breds should have a fairly consistent appearance and personality, while mixed breeds will be more unique. In the end, the decision of which to choose is up to you. You should assess what you want in a dog, and look for one that embodies those traits. It doesn't matter if it's a pure bred or a mix as long as its the right dog for you.
How long can a mad dog live for?
Some dogs can live 20 years and not more then 20 years, but some d0gs only live up to 15 years, some can live 10 years, it depends on 1 to 20 years.
Why does mixed breed dogs live longer than pure breed dogs?
That's a stereotype. Pure bred dogs might have a condition or a short life- span while the mixed breed might be a mix of a long life-spanned dog and another dog.
How long will a mixed dog live?
This would depend on its breed.
How lang do dogs live up to?
Depending on size and breed. Usually, bigger dogs do not live as long as smaller dogs..
Can you breed a boxer and an American bulldog?
Yes, as long as both dogs are entire and not spayed or neutered. Remember that mixed breed puppies are less vauable than pedigrees.
How long can a black cat live?
it depends on what breed but normally like dogs around 15 years
How old do big dogs get?
Bigger dogs normal live for 10 to 12 years . But on the other hand some bigger dogs don't live as long some big dogs normally get bone cancer if they are breed brother and sister .
What do dogs look like and how long do dogs live?
Dogs are mammals that have four legs and a tail. The size and color of the dog change depending on the breed. Different breeds have different life spans.
What are some dog sports that mixed breed dogs can do?
Agility, Flyball, Obedience, Long jump, Weight pulling... Almost anything! The only thing I can think of that they CAN'T participate in is dog shows, which are intended for purebed dogs.
What is the breed of long and sausage shaped dogs?
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how old can dogs live to?
Some dogs live up to 5-13 years but it mostly depends on dogs breed but if it’s a small dog it would live a bit of a long life
How long can dog live?
The bigger dogs can't live as long as smaller ones, large dogs only live 7-15 years.
Why Dogs breed has long tail?
so u can tell when there happy
