Why do dogs have such short life expectancies?

[Hoober]

RIP, bud --

 

[preslove]

They can start breeding in under 2 years. That means they can produce a lot of pups in ~10 years.

rip

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Sorry that you lost your pup. They really do love us as we do them.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[skyking]

that looks like a great dog, a child's true friend.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Sorry to hear. They really become part of the family and it definitely is hard to lose them.

 

[TheVrolok]

Good looking dog! RIP pup. I still miss my first dog terribly, grew up with her.

 

[unokitty]

RIP, bud --

Sorry for your loss.

Nothing in the world is like a good dog...

Uno
Sentry Dog Handler
US Army, 69-71

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sorry to hear that bro. My heart goes out to you.

Even though you know it going in and expect it will happen at some point it's still never easy to lose a family member like that.

 

[CptObvious]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my dog last week who was nearing 16 years old. Even though I was expecting it in the back of my mind, it came unexpectedly because he was still relatively healthy up until he passed. I never had a pet for that long and it really feels like I lost an old friend.

 

[IronWing]

Cute dog. Sorry to hear he's gone.

 

[soulcougher73]

I grew up anti-dog but now that we have one thanks to my wife i cannot imagine her not im my life. Ive lost cats before but i dont think it will hit me as when our dog passes. They really are the animal equavilant of a child.

 

[Sluggo]

I hate these threads, always brings up bad memories.

Sorry for your loss, it's always a difficult time.

 

[Aharami]

Ugh...sorry for your loss

 

[holden j caufield]

RIP dogs > humans

 

[Capt Caveman]

RIP. Sorry to here OP. I've lost two furry buddies and I miss them a lot.

 

[Hoober]

He lived a good life. Over 13 years old. Just surprising how hard it is coming to the realization he's gone.

 

[Apex]

Sucks, sorry man.

 

[Anonemous]

RIP

It depends on the dog breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer (up to 20+ years) while larger dogs live shorter (8-10+ years).

Pure breeds also don't live as long as mixed ones due to genetic problems from the inbreeding.

 

[blankslate]

The flame that burns brighter burns for a shorter amount of time.

 

[W.C. Nimoy]

I came in here to make a joke, then saw the dog & folded.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Broheim]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/dog_paradox


the oatmeal nails it towards the end of that comic.

 

[stargazr]

Sorry for your loss, beautiful dog.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

Sorry for your loss.

Back in 2005 or so,we lost our 6-year-old yellow Lab,Sunshine..to bone cancer.
(We-meaning my mom,dad,and me.)

I was there with the vet when they put her down.

I cried nonstop for 3 days.(yes,even at work.didn't care who saw me,as the emotional pain was too much.)

Your dog looks eerily like Sunshine did.

 

[TeeJay1952]

It is the lesson of life. It starts with the flowers dying every year, then you notice dogs and cats from your youth going down that road. As you age you see your Aunts and Uncles going on to the next thing. Then your Contemporaries begin to go and you think about how short life is. Once your mate goes, you know that your time is written in sand.