average lifespan of dogs?
The following is a list of the most popular dogs in 2008, according to the AKC and their average life expectancy. 1  Labrador Retriever (12.5 years) 2  Yorkshire Terrier (14 years) 3  German Shepherd Dog (11 years)  Golden Retriever (12 1  years) Beagle (13 years)  Boxer (10.5 1  years) Dachshund (15.5 2  years) Bulldog (7  years)
Since the average lifespan of a cat is 12 to 19 years, and the dog with the shortest lifespan lives only an average of 8 years, all things being equal, cats live longer than dogs.