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
| 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
- How much does a pit bull weigh? 14–32 kg
- Pit bull vs German shepherd Side by side
- Pit bull vs Rottweiler Side by side
- Pit bull vs Labrador retriever Side by side
- Pit bull vs Golden retriever Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a pit bull last?
- A pit bull lasts 12–16 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a pit bull weigh? 14–32 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- Pit bull vs German shepherd Side by side
- Pit bull vs Rottweiler Side by side
- Pit bull vs Labrador retriever Side by side
- Pit bull vs Golden retriever Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place