What small dog has the shortest life span?

Answer 1

Yes, smaller dogs have a longer live span than big dogs. The life span of a dog such as a lab tend to be around 10-13 and smaller dogs tend to have a life span of around 15-17. But dogs like racing dogs (grey hounds) don't live a very long life they live around 6-8 years.

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Smaller dogs do live longer than bigger dogs. Terriers can live up to 15-20 years, while Retrievers live 6-10 years.

Answer 2

actually, the very small "purse puppies" tend to have medical conditions, but generaly speaking, yes. Dogs that are large(like Golden Retrievers, Labs, and German Shepards) tend to live around 10 yrs., while dogs small dogs(such as Jack Russels, MinPins, and beagles) tend to live around 15 yrs. There are, however, exceptions to every rule. Some dogs live 18 or 20 yrs. with very good care, good health, and exceptional luck. Also, be weary of pure bread dogs that are often inbread, increasing the chances for health problems that can shorten life. ACN actually, the very small "purse puppies" tend to have medical conditions, but generaly speaking, yes. Dogs that are large(like Golden Retrievers, Labs, and German Shepards) tend to live around 10 yrs., while dogs small dogs(such as Jack Russels, MinPins, and beagles) tend to live around 15 yrs. There are, however, exceptions to every rule. Some dogs live 18 or 20 yrs. with very good care, good health, and exceptional luck. Also, be weary of pure bread dogs that are often inbread, increasing the chances for health problems that can shorten life. ACN

Answer 3

The Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is the smallest canine species in the world. Adults weigh about 1.5--3.5 lb (0.68--1.6 kg), with a body length of between 24--40 cm (9--16 in); it is around 20.3 cm (8 in) tall

Answer 4

The life expectancy of a small dog varies quite a bit with the breed. Many small dogs will live up to about 20 to 22 years.

Answer 5

Bloodhound