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Lifespan

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:37 pm
by hoover 01
I have a 11 yr old DS that is in amazing condition. He has a job to herd horses everyday. Does anyone have insight Into the lifespan of DS'S.

Re: Lifespan

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:19 am
by Schlussdibusti
I don't know if there are any statistics in regards to the average life span of a DS. But here is a nice example of a DS "Senior", famous Tommy Luijken at 11 years still going strong :

http://youtu.be/ge9p9YJvtQk

:mrgreen:

Re: Lifespan

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:38 am
by Dutchringgirl
It better be longer than 11 !! Thalie is 11 and is in top shape too. My local vet is very happy with the condition she is in. She has gone mountain biking and hiking with me her whole life.

Sadie, on the other hand, not sure how long she will last :eek: She may be Sadie soup before 9. :DSlove:

Re: Lifespan

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:42 pm
by Stacy_R
Dutchringgirl wrote:ISadie, on the other hand, not sure how long she will last :eek: She may be Sadie soup before 9. :DSlove:
This made me laugh... This is how I feel about my min-pin some days.... :whistle:

Re: Lifespan

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:24 pm
by Selena
Usually somewhere between 12-15, but i kow one who became almost 17. About the same lifespan as mali's and gsd's ;-)