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How long does a pit bull last?

Typical lifespan
12–16 yr

A group of bull-and-terrier type dogs, medium in size and heavily muscled.

How that compares

Pit bull against things of a similar time.

Lion 10–20 yr
Pit bull 12–16 yr
Refrigerator 10–17 yr
Clothes dryer 10–16 yr
Peregrine falcon 8–19 yr
Siberian husky 12–15 yr
Red deer 10–20 yr
Great horned owl 10–28 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.0769 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 2.3 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 a pit bull

Common questions

How long does a pit bull last?
A pit bull lasts 12–16 yr.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked