Veterinarians say that dogs' life expectancies vary by size.
small breeds (5 to 10kg/11 to 22 lbs) : 14.2 years.
medium breeds (10 to 20kg/22 to 44 lbs) : 13.6 years old.
large breeds (20 to 40kg/44 to 88 lbs) : 12.5 years.
very large breeds (over 40kg/over 90 lbs) : 10.6 years.
There is still an average life expectancy according to the breed of dog which allows you to know when you should start adapting your dog's routine and diet in order to optimize his health.
Akita: 10 to 15 years oldBeagle: 12 to 15 years old
Beauceron: 10 to 12 years
German Shepherd: 9 to 13 years old
Australian Shepherd: 13 to 15 years old
Bichon Maltese: 12 to 15 years old
Bleu de Gascogne: 11 to 13 years old
Border Collie: 12 to 17 years old
French Bulldog: 10 to 12 years old
Australian Cattle Dog: 13 to 15 years old
Bouvier des Flandres: 10 to 12 years old
Boxer: 10 to 12 years old
Briard: 10 to 12 years old
English Bulldog: 8 to 10 years old
Bull Terrier: 12 to 14 years old
Cane Corso: 10 to 12 years
Poodle: 12 to 15 years old
Pug: 12 to 15 years old
Cavalier King Charles: 9 to 14 years old
Chihuahua: 12 to 20 years old
Chow Chow: 9 to 15 years old
English Cocker Spaniel: 12 to 15 years old
Dobermann: 10 to 13 years old
Dogo Argentino: 10 to 12 years old
Brittany Spaniel: 14 to 16 years old
Golden Retriever: 10 to 12 years old
Huskies: 12 to 15 years old
Jack Russell: 13 to 16 years old
Labrador: 10 to 12 years old
Malinois: 12 to 14 years old
English Pointer: 12 to 14 years old
Pomeranian: 12 to 16 years old
Rottweiler: 8 to 10 years old
English Setter: 10 to 12 years old
Shih Tzu: 10 to 16 years old
Dachshund: 14 to 17 years old
Yorksire: 13 to 16 years old