Comments on: how old does the average German Shepherd live to?

By: lilshrtcke2001

lilshrtcke2001 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:14:38 +0000

they can live to be around 15 yrs.

By: sunset12211

sunset12211 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:01:31 +0000

Mine just turned 10 and shes healthy except for arthritis, but they can live until they are 12 to 15.

By: That Guy

That Guy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:48:45 +0000

growing up i had GSD that was 14 but acted like a 2yr old. but we had to put her down because she bad hips.

By: MacMicGrass

MacMicGrass — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:37:47 +0000

The average life span for a German Shepherd is 9 to 12. That doesn’t mean that much tho’. A good diet makes all the difference in the world and something to live for when they’re older. Be careful about two things: 1) The Hips! and, 2) They like to not only get rocks, but ‘chew’ on them as well. Try to stop that right off as a pup, or you may end up with hefty vet bills and/or a dog with a very sore mouth.
Good Luck!

By: Yutow

Yutow — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:15:14 +0000

9 is young but can happen, 12 is average, 15 is a good life, more then 15 and you have a strong willed and hearted dog that is very well taken care of.

By: susie q

susie q — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:18:03 +0000

12-13 human years is the average

By: Shepherdgirl

Shepherdgirl — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:31:19 +0000

12 years and I know lots of people who have GSD that are 10 and up. As a matter of fact I have a friend who has a GSD that is 14.