How long is a dog’s lifespan?

A dog’s average lifespan is 12 to 18 years. A dog’s life expectancy is influenced by factors such as breed, quality of life, how it is raised, and its own health.

If you want your dog to live longer, you must use scientific care and regularly vaccinate, deworm and check up the dog, so potential diseases are caught early. This greatly lowers the chance of illness and extends the dog’s life. Also, spend more time playing with the dog to keep it active.

Keeping the dog comfortable and fit also helps extend its life. In addition, neutered dogs generally live longer; if you have no plan to breed the dog, consider having it neutered at the vet.