Saarloos wolfdog Lifespan

Owning a Saarloos wolfdog and need to know how long do Saarloos wolfdogs live for?

According to UK breed survey, an average lifespan of Saarloos wolfdog is 10-12 years with some living 3 years more that what is expected.


Saarloos wolfdog Lifespan

How Long Can a Saarloos wolfdog Live?

    If you own or thinking to have a Saarloos wolfdog, understanding the Saarloos wolfdog life span is important when caring for these dogs.

    "How long do Saarloos wolfdogs live" is one of the hardest question, many pet owners ask themselves.

    We all know that these Saarloos wolfdogs cannot stay with us forever, so it is vital that we understand the perils of old age and the average life expectancy of Saarloos wolfdog.

    There are many factors that affect the lifespan of Saarloos wolfdog, including breed, size and the general health of your dog.

    These factors can help answer the questions on most Saarloos wolfdog pet owner’s minds.

    How Long Do Dog's Live For?

    Lifespans for certain small dog breeds: Chihuahua (15-17 years), Chinese Crested (15-17 years), Smooth and Wire Fox Terrier (13-15 years), English Toy Spaniel (13-15 years), Pomeranian (14-16 years), Rat Terrier (13-15 years), Russell Terrier (12-14 years), Lakeland Terrier (12-14 years), Manchester Terrier (12-14 years) and Yorkshire Terrier (12-15 years).

    Lifespans for certain medium dog breeds: Australian Shepherd (12-15 years), Chinese Shar-Pei (12-14 years), Cocker Spaniel (13-15 years), Poodle (12-15 years), Whippet (12-15 years), Puli (10-15 years), Welsh Springer Spaniel (13-15 years), Bulldog (10-12 years), Boxer (10-12 years), Chow Chow (11-13 years), Curly-Coated Retriever (11-13 years) and French Bulldog (11-13 years).

    Lifespans for certain large dog breeds: Great Dane (8-10 years), Bernese Mountain Dog (7-10 years), Irish Wolfhound (8-10 years), Newfoundland (10-12 years), Giant Schnauzer (10-12 years), Dogue de Bordeaux (9-11 years), Rottweiler (10-12 years), St. Bernard (10-12 years), Scottish Deerhound (10-12 years), Flat-Coated Retriever (10-12 years), Akita (11-15 years), Anatolian Shepherd (11-13 years), Irish Setter (12-14 years) and Belgian Malinois (14-16 years).

Saarloos wolfdog Lifespan

Saarloos wolfdog Information

The Saarlooswolfhond has a broad, powerful neck. The moderately broad head is slightly arched between the ears. The erect ears are large like the German Shepherd's. The muzzle has a definite taper to the solid, dark nose. It has long legs with feet that turn slightly outward. The tail is densely feathered and low set. The coat is harsh and not too long with a dense undercoat. Coat colors include agouti, wolf-gray and wolf-brown with limited white markings.

The Saarloosewolfdog is lively, energetic and independent. The breed is devoted and reliable with its master but suspicious of strangers. A natural, wolf-like reserve and desire to flee from unknown situations is typical of this breed.

What to do if you lose your Saarloos wolfdog

If your Saarloos wolfdog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Saarloos wolfdog

If you find a Saarloos wolfdog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.