I think that while small dogs are slated to have a longer life span is has a lot to do with the breeds pre-disposed illnesses, diet, lifestyle & health care. I'm new to the Yorkie groupies but with Scottish Terriers they were prone to cancer despite the care of their owners :-( Actually I just found out that pet insurances wont take some breeds because of this. However, I think our furbutts are safe. 12-15 sounds like enough time for us to invent something to keep them around & healthy forever.
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