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flag A 2024 UK study finds 11 dog breeds live 10 years or less, with some as short as 5.4 years.

flag A 2024 UK study of nearly 585,000 dogs across 155 breeds identifies 11 breeds with median lifespans of 10 years or less, including the Caucasian shepherd dog (5.4 years), Cane corso (8.1 years), and Presa Canario (7.7 years). flag Other short-lived breeds include the Saint Bernard, Neapolitan mastiff, Bloodhound, and French bulldog, with lifespans ranging from 7.7 to 9.8 years. flag Factors like size, genetics, and health conditions contribute to reduced longevity, with some breeds living significantly below the average 10–13 year lifespan.

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