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FireFish · 07-28-2005, 05:39 PM

My research over the years is that as a rule small dogs live longer than large.

I found out that Boxers don't live as long.

Scotties for a small dog doesn't live as long as a maltese.

There are books that list them with the other stats on the breed.

07-28-2005, 05:39 PM	#6
FireFish Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 425	My research over the years is that as a rule small dogs live longer than large. I found out that Boxers don't live as long. Scotties for a small dog doesn't live as long as a maltese. There are books that list them with the other stats on the breed.