I have a dog and I'm wondering if 10 years is a significant amount of time in a dog's life. I want to know if it's considered a long time for a dog to live or if it's just a regular lifespan for them.
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SolitudeSeeker
Sun Mar 16 2025
Medium-breed dogs, including larger spaniels, reach their geriatric stage at approximately 10 years of age.
Daniela
Sun Mar 16 2025
For large-breed dogs, like German Shepherd Dogs, the geriatric period begins at 8 years.
SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace
Sun Mar 16 2025
The aging process in dogs varies depending on their breed size.
HanbokGlamourQueenElegance
Sun Mar 16 2025
Giant-breed dogs, such as Great Danes, become geriatric at just 7 years old.
Valentino
Sun Mar 16 2025
Small-breed dogs, such as small terriers, are considered geriatric at around 11 years old.