How long is your pet dog expected to live?
New research has estimated the lifespans of dogs in the UK.
Nina Massey
Thursday 28 April 2022 16:00 BST
New research from the Royal Veterinary College estimates the lifespans of pet dogs in the UK.
Here is a full list of the dog breeds included in the study, and their estimated life expectancy:
- Jack Russell terrier – 12.72 years
- Yorkshire terrier – 12.54 years
- Border collie – 12.10 years
- Springer spaniel – 11.92 years
- Crossbred – 11.82 years
- Labrador retriever – 11.77 years
- Staffordshire bull terrier – 11.33 years
- Cocker spaniel – 11.31 years
- Shih-tzu – 11.05 years
- Cavalier King Charles spaniel – 10.45 years
- German shepherd dog – 10.16 years
- Boxer – 10.04 years
- Beagle – 9.85 years
- Husky – 9.53 years
- Chihuahua – 7.91 years
- American bulldog – 7.79 years
- Pug – 7.65 years
- English bulldog – 7.39 years
- French bulldog – 4.53 years
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