A VET revealed the three canine breeds that have the shortest life spans on average. The dog expert shared the approximate amount of time each pet lives for. 4 TikTok user and vet Alex shared the three dog breeds with the shortest life spans Credit: tiktok/@alex_thevet 4 The canine expert revealed that Caucasian Shepherds only live for an average of five years (stock image) Credit: Getty In his viral video , TikTok user Alex ( @alex_thevet ) discussed the life expectancy of different breeds.
He cited a scientific report that stated that larger breeds have a 20% increased chance of dying sooner than a smaller dog. With this in mind, the vet named the breeds with the shortest life spans. Alex revealed that Caucasian Shepherds only live an average of 5.
4 years. Read More On Dogs PUPPY PICS See pics of the glam photoshoot ‘ugly’ dogs are treated to so they’ll be adopted RUFF CROWD Dog expert reveals three no-no breeds for families as 'I’ve seen it go wrong' He also shared that the Presa Canario is expected to live approximately 7.7 years.
And finally, the Cane Corso breed usually averages just over eight years. The vet also explained that flat-faced dogs such as French Bulldogs, have a 40% increased risk of early death compared to other dogs. This is likely a result of breathing issues, which result in an average of 9.
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