Dog Breeds With The Shortest Life Expectancy

#38 Black Russian Terrier – 10 Years

Black Russian Terrier - 10 Years
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Like many dogs, the Black Russian Terrier has strayed from its original purpose as a military dog during the 1940s and 1950s. Nowadays, it has been bred as a hunting, sport and companion dog. The Black Russian Terrier is a dog that’s perfectly suitable to family life as well as working life with particular tasks.

They’re highly intelligent and affectionate and will give you their loyalty and attentions to their owners for their entire life, which tends to be 10-11 years. This breed of dog in particular tend to be fiercely loyal, and are perfect to use as a protective dog in the family home, especially around children.

As a breed, Black Russian Terriers tend to be healthy their whole lives, though they do suffer from some hereditary health concerns such as hip dysplasia and heart disease.

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