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They live How long????

 

Here is a list of common domesticated pets and their approximate life spans:

Please remember that how long an animal lives is dependant on their genetics, nutrition and lifestyle.
Dog - Small Breeds anywhere from 10 to 17+ years
Dog - Large Breeds anywhere from 7 to 12+ years
Cats anywhere from 10 to 23+ years (Yes, some can live into their 20's!)
Ferret 10 years
Gerbil 3 - 4 years
Guinea Pig 4 - 5 years
Hamster 1.5 - 3 years
Mouse 1.5 - 2 years
Rabbit 7 - 12 years
Rat 2 - 3 years
Birds:
African Grey 40+ years (Congo African Greys can live as long as 60 years)
Amazon 25 - 50+ years
Budgie 8 - 15 years, up to 10 but average 4-5 years
Caique 25+ years
Canary 5 - 15+ years, up to 20 years
Cockatiel 15 - 30 years
Cockatoo 75 - 80 years
Conure 10 - 35 years
Eclectus 50 - 75 years
Finch 5 - 7+ years
Lovebird 10 - 15+ years
Macaw 25 - 60+ year (the large Macaw's can live 90+ years!)
Parrolett 10 - 15 years
Pionus 25 - 50+ years
Parakeet 12 - 15+ years
Poicephalus Smaller ones 20+ years, larger ones 35+ years
Toucan 12+ years

 

 

How old is my Pet in Human Years?

The typical myth that 1 year of an animals age equals 7 human years is not true. Below is a comparable chart to compare the current age of your dog or cat to that of a human. These ages are approximate:

Dogs Age*
(sml- med)		 Human Years Dogs Age*
(med-lrg)		 Human Years Cats Age Human Years
1 year 15  1 year 15 1 year 15 
2 years 24  2 years 24 2 years 24
3 years 28  3 years 28 3 years 28
4 years 32  4 years 35 4 years 32
5 years 36-37 5 years 40-42  5 years 36
6 years 40-42  6 years 45-49  6 years 40
7 years 44-47  7 years 50-56  7 years 44
8 years 48-51  8 years 55-64  8 years 48
9 years 52-56  9 years 61-71  9 years 52
10 years 56-60  10 years 66-78  10 years 56
11 years 60-65  11 years 72-86  11 years 60
12 years 64-69  12 years 77-93 12 years 64
13 years 68-74  13 years 82-101 13 years 68
14 years 72-78  14 years 88-108 14 years 72
15 years 76-83  15 years 93-115 15 years 76
16 years 80-87  16 years 99-123 16 years 80
17 years 84-92  17 years 104 17 years 84
18 years 88-96  18 years 109 18 years 88
19 years 92-101  19 years 115 19 years 92
20 years 96-105  20 years 120 20 years 96
*Remember that larger dogs age quicker than smaller dogs. The large breed dogs are considered senior around 5 years of age, whereas the smaller breeds are considered senior around 7 years of age.

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