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Dog Lifespan Quiz

Why do some dogs live to 16 and others only to 8? Test what you know about size, face shape and how long dogs live.

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  1. How long do most dogs live?

    Size is the biggest factor.

  2. What happened to Bobi's Guinness title as the oldest dog?

    Bobi was a Rafeiro do Alentejo said to have lived over 30 years.

  3. Which dogs usually live longest?

    Small breeds often live 14 to 16 years or more.

  4. About how long do some giant breeds like Great Danes live?

    Big dogs grow faster and their bodies wear down sooner.

  5. In a major study, short-snouted breeds averaged a lifespan of about how many years?

    Longer-snouted dogs often reached 13 to 14.

  6. Why do flat-faced dogs tend to live shorter lives?

    Bulldogs and Pugs are common examples.

  7. Which sex tends to live a little longer in dogs?

    Size and skull shape still matter more.

  8. What feeding pattern did studies link to healthier dogs?

    Keeping a healthy weight and staying active matter too.

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