Douglas DC-9 From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 303 posts, RR: 2 Reply 2, posted (11 years 7 months 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 860 times:
With a good life about 14 years, with a bad life, who knows?
JetService From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 4798 posts, RR: 13 Reply 3, posted (11 years 7 months 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 851 times:
I think dogs generally live to 12 to 14, while cats are 14 to 16 years.
We had a dog that we had to put down at 15 years old. He was healthy, but his mind was gone. Twice attacked a family member (ME!).
We had a cat that we put down at 20 years old. His health deteriorated rapidly in the end.
FlagshipAZ From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 3419 posts, RR: 15 Reply 4, posted (11 years 7 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 849 times:
I had a black Labrador once. Her name was Taffy, and she was a mere 9 years old when I had to put her down. She had cancer, and it was hurting her in the end. Cried for a week. Funny thing about Taffy was that she hated the water. Dogs can live into their late teens depending on their lifestyle. Hope this helps. Best regards.
"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." --Ben Franklin
Yyz717 From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 15989 posts, RR: 59 Reply 5, posted (11 years 7 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 846 times:
I grew up with Labs. A well-cared for Lab will usually make it to 12. Barring cancer & other diseases of course. Labs are perceptable to knee & hip problems though so expect to have to fork out some vet fees.
They are very good natured & great with children, but because of their size, make good watch dogs as well.
Once they hit 11 years, they'll slow down and likely develop arthritis. Watch their quality of life...if they have trouble walking regularly and cry alot (with no apparent isolated pain), it might be very old age & time to have them put down (as much as that will hurt). This won't happen overnight but slowly.
Neil/Toronto
Panam, TWA, Ansett, Eastern.......AC next? Might be good for Canada.
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