How long does a German shepherd last?
Typical lifespan
9–13 yr
A large herding breed, now the standard police and military working dog.
How that compares
German shepherd against things of a similar time.
Car 8–20 yr
German shepherd 9–13 yr
Tiger 8–26 yr
Washing machine 8–14 yr
Water heater 8–15 yr
Black mamba 10–20 yr
Golden retriever 10–13 yr
Doberman pinscher 10–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0909 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.7 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 a German shepherd
- How much does a German shepherd weigh? 22–40 kg
- German shepherd vs Pit bull Side by side
- German shepherd vs Rottweiler Side by side
- German shepherd vs Labrador retriever Side by side
- German shepherd vs Golden retriever Side by side
- German shepherd vs Doberman pinscher Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a German shepherd last?
- A German shepherd lasts 9–13 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a German shepherd weigh? 22–40 kg
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a pit bull last? 12–16 yr
- How long does a rottweiler last? 8–12 yr
- How long does a Labrador retriever last? 10–14 yr
- How long does a golden retriever last? 10–13 yr
- How long does a English mastiff last? 6–10 yr
- How long does a Great Dane last? 7–10 yr
- How long does a chihuahua last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a Siberian husky last? 12–15 yr
- How long does a Doberman pinscher last? 10–13 yr
- German shepherd vs Pit bull Side by side
- German shepherd vs Rottweiler Side by side
- German shepherd vs Labrador retriever Side by side
- German shepherd vs Golden retriever Side by side
- German shepherd vs Doberman pinscher Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place