A small dog with no genetic weakness or defects that is fed a healthy diet and has plenty of exercise should be healthy well past 10 years of age. Our small dogs have lived to 15 and older.
Giving bone and joint supplements after the age of 7 can help keep away things like arthritis and joint weakening.
Larger dogs tend to have a shorter life expectancy according to most vets but genetic background and diet can make a huge difference in the larger dogs as well. |