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by vomzellmer on 17 August 2012 - 04:08
I think its sad that german shepherds are lucky to make 12 years it would be nice if breeders would start keeping track of how longs dogs live and start breeding for longer life spans.
by THEskridge on 17 August 2012 - 04:08
Some experts believe it's the weight of the dog that determines their life span. Texas A&M also did a study revealing the same. The heavier the dog the shorter the life span
by BlackthornGSD on 17 August 2012 - 04:08
Tell me, how would *you* breed for longer lifespan? The practical difficulties are significant.
I once read about a woman who was breeding for longer lifespan in her Borzoi. She wouldn't breed any dog until it was over 5 years old and stopped breeding from lines with parents/siblings/littermates who died under the age of 5. She was successful, but she bred very few dogs.
I once read about a woman who was breeding for longer lifespan in her Borzoi. She wouldn't breed any dog until it was over 5 years old and stopped breeding from lines with parents/siblings/littermates who died under the age of 5. She was successful, but she bred very few dogs.
by Nans gsd on 17 August 2012 - 15:08
First has to come good health; then we will get a longer healthier life span. Great days, Nan
by MVF on 17 August 2012 - 17:08
Of course one should, but we reward the short-sighted and the overly simple. Further, one can't merely select for longevity, as longevity is a product of a multi-dimensional complex. One would probably have to step away from the "club" quite strenously to make headway. In sleddogs, this guy has created a dog who lives past 15 and does his work admirably, but he had to break from the KC to do it. http://www.sleddog-diversity-project.com/
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