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title: "How long does a African wild dog last?"
description: "An African wild dog lasts 7–11 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/african-wild-dog/
site: "At One Place"
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# How long does a African wild dog last?

**Typical lifespan: 7–11 yr**

A pack hunter with one of the highest kill success rates of any large predator.

## How that compares

*African wild dog against things of a similar time.*

- African wild dog: 7–11 yr
- Cheetah: 8–17 yr
- Dishwasher: 7–13 yr
- Sofa: 7–20 yr
- Green anaconda: 10–30 yr
- Cougar: 8–20 yr
- Treadmill: 7–15 yr
- Rottweiler: 8–12 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about an African wild dog

- [How much does a African wild dog weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/african-wild-dog/) — 18–36 kg
- [African wild dog vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/african-wild-dog-vs-gray-wolf/) — Side by side
- [African wild dog vs Eurasian lynx](https://atoneplace.net/vs/african-wild-dog-vs-eurasian-lynx/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does an African wild dog last?

An African wild dog lasts 7–11 yr.

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## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)