{"id":7533,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:14","slug":"do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Do mixed breed dogs live longer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mixed_breed_dogs_live_longer\" title=\"Do mixed breed dogs live longer?\">Do mixed breed dogs live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Is_13_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?\">Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Can_Chihuahuas_live_20\" title=\"Can Chihuahuas live 20?\">Can Chihuahuas live 20?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_long_do_Chihuahua_mutts_live\" title=\"How long do Chihuahua mutts live?\">How long do Chihuahua mutts live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mixed_breed_dogs_live_longer_than_pure_bred\" title=\"Do mixed breed dogs live longer than pure bred?\">Do mixed breed dogs live longer than pure bred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_crossbreed_dogs_live_longer\" title=\"Do crossbreed dogs live longer?\">Do crossbreed dogs live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mixed_breed_dogs_have_better_health\" title=\"Do mixed breed dogs have better health?\">Do mixed breed dogs have better health?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mutts_or_purebreds_live_longer\" title=\"Do mutts or purebreds live longer?\">Do mutts or purebreds live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#What_is_considered_old_for_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is considered old for a Chihuahua?\">What is considered old for a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_long_do_little_Chihuahuas_live\" title=\"How long do little Chihuahuas live?\">How long do little Chihuahuas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Can_a_Chihuahua_live_for_25_years\" title=\"Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?\">Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_many_human_years_can_a_Chihuahua_live\" title=\"How many human years can a Chihuahua live?\">How many human years can a Chihuahua live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#What_dog_can_live_for_20_years\" title=\"What dog can live for 20 years?\">What dog can live for 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_long_do_mixed_breed_Chihuahuas_live\" title=\"How long do mixed breed Chihuahuas live?\">How long do mixed breed Chihuahuas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#What_do_Chihuahuas_usually_die_from\" title=\"What do Chihuahuas usually die from?\">What do Chihuahuas usually die from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_long_do_small_mutts_live_for\" title=\"How long do small mutts live for?\">How long do small mutts live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#How_long_do_mixed_breed_dogs_usually_live\" title=\"How long do mixed breed dogs usually live?\">How long do mixed breed dogs usually live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Are_purebred_or_mixed_breed_dogs_healthier\" title=\"Are purebred or mixed breed dogs healthier?\">Are purebred or mixed breed dogs healthier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Does_breeding_shorten_a_dogs_life\" title=\"Does breeding shorten a dog&#8217;s life?\">Does breeding shorten a dog&#8217;s life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Are_crossbreed_dogs_healthier\" title=\"Are crossbreed dogs healthier?\">Are crossbreed dogs healthier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#What_breed_if_dogs_live_the_longest\" title=\"What breed if dogs live the longest?\">What breed if dogs live the longest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mixed_breeds_live_longer_than_pure_breeds\" title=\"Do mixed breeds live longer than pure breeds?\">Do mixed breeds live longer than pure breeds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_different_breeds_of_dogs_live_longer\" title=\"Do different breeds of dogs live longer?\">Do different breeds of dogs live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Are_mixed_breed_dogs_more_healthy\" title=\"Are mixed breed dogs more healthy?\">Are mixed breed dogs more healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-mixed-breed-dogs-live-longer\/#Do_mix_breed_dogs_have_less_health_issues\" title=\"Do mix breed dogs have less health issues?\">Do mix breed dogs have less health issues?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mixed_breed_dogs_live_longer\"><\/span>Do mixed breed dogs live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In all size groups (small, medium, large, and giant), <b>mixed breed dogs live longer than purebred dogs, although the difference is not that large. The study found that, on average, a mixed-breed dog lives for 14.45 years compared to 14.14 years for a purebred dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_13_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahua Age In Human Years and Dog Years.Age In Human YearsAge In Dog Years126113651469157321 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chihuahuas_live_20\"><\/span>Can Chihuahuas live 20?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may appear tiny and frail, but they can live long lives like other small toy dogs. In fact, small dogs tend to live longer than larger breeds on average. For instance, <b>a healthy Chihuahua might live to 15 or even 20 years old, while medium and large dogs tend to live between 10 and 13 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chihuahua_mutts_live\"><\/span>How long do Chihuahua mutts live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas usually are referred to as the breed with the longest lifespan. They average <b>15-20 years and are one of the smallest dog breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mixed_breed_dogs_live_longer_than_pure_bred\"><\/span>Do mixed breed dogs live longer than pure bred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mixed breeds. <\/b><b>Mixed-breed dogs live an average of 14 years. Overall, purebreds live an average of nearly 10 years. The difference may be because dogs bred to meet standards sometimes pass along problems in their genes, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_crossbreed_dogs_live_longer\"><\/span>Do crossbreed dogs live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, <b>crossbred dogs live about one year longer than purebred dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mixed_breed_dogs_have_better_health\"><\/span>Do mixed breed dogs have better health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mixed-breed dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs and tend to live longer too due to a stronger genetic diversity.  Due to this, the purebred dogs tend to fall victim to common recessive disorders that are common in the practice of inbreeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mutts_or_purebreds_live_longer\"><\/span>Do mutts or purebreds live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This phenomenon is called hybrid vigor, and it simply means that, due to a richer genetic pool, mutts are usually stronger, hardier, and <b>live longer than purebred dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_old_for_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is considered old for a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Age a Chihuahua Becomes a Senior Being in the toy breed class (which has an overall longer life span than larger breeds) and having a relatively long life expectancy of 14 to 18 years, a Chihuahua is going to become a senior <b>around the age of 10 years old, with a range between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_little_Chihuahuas_live\"><\/span>How long do little Chihuahuas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>20 years old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Chihuahua_live_for_25_years\"><\/span>Can a Chihuahua live for 25 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smaller breeds of dogs tend to live the longest. Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of <b>up to 20 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_human_years_can_a_Chihuahua_live\"><\/span>How many human years can a Chihuahua live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The chihuahua is one of the longest-lived dog breeds. Many survive past 15 years, with some living as long as 20 years. Even tiny dogs require plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and training.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_can_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>What dog can live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Megabyte<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_mixed_breed_Chihuahuas_live\"><\/span>How long do mixed breed Chihuahuas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahua mixes have a long life expectancy, which is typical for a dog their size. From <b>13 to 16 years is a normal life span.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_Chihuahuas_usually_die_from\"><\/span>What do Chihuahuas usually die from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heart failure<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_small_mutts_live_for\"><\/span>How long do small mutts live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This phenomenon is called hybrid vigor, and it simply means that, due to a richer genetic pool, <b>mutts are usually stronger, hardier, and live longer than purebred dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_mixed_breed_dogs_usually_live\"><\/span>How long do mixed breed dogs usually live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>14 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_purebred_or_mixed_breed_dogs_healthier\"><\/span>Are purebred or mixed breed dogs healthier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mixed-breed dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs and tend to live longer too due to a stronger genetic diversity. However, purebred dog breeders can improve their bloodline&#8217;s health using modern genetic testing tools.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_breeding_shorten_a_dogs_life\"><\/span>Does breeding shorten a dog&#8217;s life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s no way to say whether a dog will live longer because she&#8217;s been a mom. However, a number of health issues and risks are associated with pregnancy and delivery. So, technically, preventing a dog from having puppies will also eliminate those risks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_crossbreed_dogs_healthier\"><\/span>Are crossbreed dogs healthier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In all size groups (small, medium, large, and giant), <b>mixed breed dogs live longer than purebred dogs, although the difference is not that large. The study found that, on average, a mixed-breed dog lives for 14.45 years compared to 14.14 years for a purebred dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_if_dogs_live_the_longest\"><\/span>What breed if dogs live the longest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general consensus among many veterinary professionals is that <b>mixed breeds dogs, in general, tend to be hardier and more resilient to genetic disease, they also are known to have greater longevity than purebred dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mixed_breeds_live_longer_than_pure_breeds\"><\/span>Do mixed breeds live longer than pure breeds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Longest Living Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maltese. Females of this breed tend to live one year longer than their male counterparts, but all Maltese pups are expected to have long lifespans since they suffer from few serious genetic diseases.  <\/li>\n<li>Beagle.  <\/li>\n<li>Australian Shepherd.  <\/li>\n<li>Shih Tzu.  <\/li>\n<li>Lhasa Apso.  <\/li>\n<li>Cockapoo.  <\/li>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Toy Poodle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_different_breeds_of_dogs_live_longer\"><\/span>Do different breeds of dogs live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One study of companion dogs <b>did not find significant differences in lifespan between purebred and mixed breed dogs; however, breeds with larger effective population sizes and\/or lower inbreeding coefficients had median survival times 3-6 months longer than breeds with smaller effective population sizes or higher <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_mixed_breed_dogs_more_healthy\"><\/span>Are mixed breed dogs more healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although every dog&#8217;s health is unique to themselves, over the years, many people have discovered that <b>mixed breed dogs are often healthier than purebred dogs. Because purebred dogs have a limited gene pool, genetic disorders that arise continue from generation to generation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mix_breed_dogs_have_less_health_issues\"><\/span>Do mix breed dogs have less health issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is the Bottom Line? Although purebred dogs do have a higher incidence of some inherited disorders, <b>they are no more likely to develop many serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disorders and endocrine disorders, than mixed breed dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do mixed breed dogs live longer?Is 13 old for a Chihuahua?Can Chihuahuas live 20?How long do Chihuahua mutts live?Do mixed breed dogs live longer than pure bred?Do crossbreed dogs live longer?Do mixed breed dogs have better health?Do mutts or purebreds live longer?What is considered old for a Chihuahua?How long do little Chihuahuas&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7533"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7533"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7533\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}