Puppies

Life expectancy

Unfortunately, dogs have a far shorter life span

than we do. On average, a dog will live to 12 years,

although many live considerably longer. The Toy

breeds have the best life expectancy and may survive

well into their teens. The giant breeds are not long

lived, and it is very rare for a Great Dane, for example,

to reach double figures.

Crossbreeds

A crossbreed refers to a dog that has different

pedigree parents, such as a Labrador Retriever

and a Poodle, creating a Labradoodle, which has

become a popular choice in recent times. If a dog

has no known pedigree ancestry, he is referred to as

a mongrel. These dogs make great family pets, but if

you buy a puppy, you will have no idea how big he will

grow or what his temperament will be like.

Puppies