Small dogs with long snouts often live years longer than large dogs with flat faces, new research shows. Lancashire Heelers have the highest average life expectancy of 15.4 years, followed by Tibetan Spaniels and Miniature Dachshunds.
According to the study published in the journal “Scientific Reports,” female dogs (12.7 years) live slightly longer than males (12.4 years), and purebred dogs, contrary to previous studies, live slightly longer than mixed breeds.
A “medium-sized male with a flat face, such as an English bulldog, has almost three times the risk of a shorter life than a small female with a long face, such as a miniature dachshund,” says Kirsten McMillan. data manager at a dog charity.
500,000 dogs examined
The research is based on data from more than 500,000 dogs in the UK. According to McMillan, this is the first study to examine the relationship between dog life expectancy and factors such as breed, size or facial shape.
With more than 150 breeds and crossbreeds, the average life expectancy is 12.5 years. For example, for French bulldogs this is only 9.8 years.
Source: Krone
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