It is your ten years, but you are its life. The life of a dog is very short compared to that of humans. We all hope that our beloved dogs can accompany us for a long time, but some things have been written into their lives from the very beginning. F...
It is your ten years, but you are its life. The life of a dog is very short compared to that of humans. We all hope that our beloved dogs can accompany us for a long time, but some things have been written into their lives from the very beginning.
From daily life and information on the Internet, we will find that the life span of large dogs is generally shorter than that of small dogs. Most dog breeds conform to this trend. For example, the average lifespan of poodles and dachshunds can reach 14 years, while the lifespan of medium-sized dogs such as Samoyeds and Cockers is about 12 years. As for dog breeds such as Bernese Mountain and Great Danes, the average lifespan is only 9 years old. Why is this? There are two views on the answer to this question.
One view is that large dogs grow and develop very quickly, and all aspects of their physical growth and development reach maturity at approximately 18 months, while small dogs will not mature until 24 months. The rapid growth rate also reflects the overall speed of life processes, which means that they also age earlier than smaller dogs of the same age. Therefore, during the maintenance process, we usually start feeding senior food to large dogs when they are 6 years old, while small dogs do not start eating until they are about 8 years old.
There is also a view that in the process of dogs growing from puppies to adults, the weight of small dogs like poodles increases about 20 times, while for dogs like Great Danes, the weight increases more than 100 times. Such a large span of growth requires cells to divide and grow rapidly, which is likely to bring them many side effects, such as developmental disorders, bone, muscle and digestive tract problems.
In addition, from the perspective of the dog's body structure, a larger size means a greater burden on the internal organs, which requires more energy to maintain the body's work, and greater pressure on the bones. Therefore, the probability of arthritis in medium and large dogs is very high.
Talking about the time limit of life is a bit sad. However, we can extend the life of dogs as much as possible through scientific maintenance methods. For example, provide a diet that is beneficial to the dog's body, strengthen the body through correct exercise methods, regularly go to the hospital for physical examinations, and keep abreast of the dog's physical condition. No matter how long a dog’s life is, the days spent with them are an important memory in your life. So, if your dog is still around, please cherish the time you have with him.
