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‘Hybrid vigour’ is the
concept that crossbred
animals have certain
advantages compared
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such as longer lives.
The study
The Aim - To see if
crossbred dogs live
longer than purebred
dogs.
The Data - 5,095 confirmed
deaths from 102,609 dogs
attending 86 vet clinics
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Main causes
of deaths in
older dogs:
Main causes
of deaths in dogs
under 3 years:
Cancer
Arthritis
Neurological
Behavioural Issues
Gastro-Intestinal
Accidents
Average lifespan of popular dog breeds
Miniature Poodle 14.2
13.4
Crossbreed 13.1
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Labrador Retriever 12.5
Cocker Spaniel 11.5
12.5
German Shepherd 11.0
9.9
Chihuahua 7.1
5.5
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Dogue de Bordeaux 5.5
10.7
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 9.9
11.0
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier 10.7
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Your Knowledge Hub
O'Neill, D.G., et al., Longevity and mortality of owned dogs
in England. The Veterinary Journal, 2013. 198(3): p. 638-643.
www.medivet.co.uk
14.2
Jack Russell 13.4
13.5
Border Collie 13.5