Whose dog had the longest lifespan ?

yankydoodle

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Mine are only 5 and turning 6, respectively.
The thought of them not being there anymore in a couple of years breaks my heart.
Average lifespan is 8-10 according to a google search.
 

oscarmayer

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That average lifespan is probably accurate...50 years ago! We see ages often get up into teens. Our last 6 passed at ages 14,14,12,11,10.
I would guess that the average is probably closer to 10-12 years now with the better Vet care now available to our kids. Make no mistake, however, I’m not talking about the available Vet care from Petsmart(Banfield).
 

2BullyMama

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Yes, that might have been the average at one time, but there is a FB group 'oldest Bulldogs in the world' that has some well past the 12 year mark. Parents are more knowledgeable, better food choices and going to a bulldog knowledgeable vet makes a big difference.
 

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Yes, that might have been the average at one time, but there is a FB group 'oldest Bulldogs in the world' that has some well past the 12 year mark. Parents are more knowledgeable, better food choices and going to a bulldog knowledgeable vet makes a big difference.

I took a quick outsider look at that group since I don't have Facebook. Quite inspiring videos and pictures and stories, and quite sad with stories of ones that have passed.
 

2BullyMama

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I took a quick outsider look at that group since I don't have Facebook. Quite inspiring videos and pictures and stories, and quite sad with stories of ones that have passed.

Yes, a very bitter sweet page


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yankydoodle

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Thank you all. That is a great comfort. I always try to give my kids the best life possible.
 

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