The dog breeds\u00a0with the lowest average\u00a0lifespans are\u00a0the Caucasian Shepherd\u00a0(5.4 years), Presa Canario (7.7 years) and Cane Corso (8.1 years).<\/p>
Researchers also found\u00a0female dogs had a slightly higher median life expectancy than males (12.7 years compared to 12.4 years).\u00a0<\/p>
We found life expectancy\u00a0varies\u00a0between breed, body size,\u00a0face\u00a0shape and sex –\u00a0this is the first study where\u00a0all of\u00a0these elements have been\u00a0compared and contrasted\u00a0alongside evolutionary history. <\/p>
Many of these factors interact to compound the issue, for example medium sized, flat-faced male dogs\u00a0are\u00a0nearly\u00a0three\u00a0times more likely\u00a0to\u00a0live shorter lives\u00a0than small sized,\u00a0long-faced females.<\/p>Lead author Dr Kirsten McMillant from The Dogs Trust<\/cite><\/blockquote> <\/body><\/html>\n
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