Many people believe that the mutts are the most loyal friends and loyal guards. But for most dog lovers, factors such as pedigree, standards compliance and external data are still important. But if there is no money to buy a purebred puppy, then for protective purposes a purebred dog will be no worse. These dogs also have well developed guard instincts and affection for the owner, and they live comparatively longer.
Communication with a dog is not only joy and entertainment, it is, above all, the responsibility and obligation of its owner. A purebred dog or not, first of all it is a living being, a friend, a family member. However, we should not forget that animals live much less than people. For the mutts, the vital conditions of detention, quality food and love of the owner are vital. Then she can even live up to the age of 20.
Life expectancy on the street
Constantly being on the street reflects on the life of the dog, including its duration. A mutt has more chances than a purebred dog that it will spend its life on a chain. And even though such dogs are excellent guards, life on a leash does not contribute to longevity. In such conditions, the period of a dog's life is 8-12 years.
For proper development the animal needs exercise. Being in a limited space, it is difficult to keep muscles in shape. Content in the aviary is better than on the chain, but depends on its size. The owners, feeling their guilt in front of the dog, try to feed it more tightly. As a result - obesity and premature death of a pet.
The street mongrels adapt to their living conditions. In winter, the undercoat compacted, and the cold is not terrible. In the summer heat, he also protects the dog from overheating. For a comfortable stay of a dog on a leash, you should ensure it:
- booth, corresponding to the size of the dog;
- nutrition;
- constant access to water;
- annual vaccination;
- moderate physical activity.
Dogs, whose habitat is the street, for the most part have strong immunity. But the owner, in turn, should not let the animal’s life take its course and create comfortable conditions for it.
How many years live at home?
Some mongrels are lucky, and they live in an apartment or private house as full-fledged family members. They are being walked in time, they buy expensive balanced feed and they take them to the veterinarian for a routine examination. With such care, the dog is on average capable of living for about 15 years, or even longer.
The yard dog eventually becomes the universal family pet. Animals are easily trained and intuitively feel the owner. In the room, they quickly remember their place, the main thing is to keep it away from heaters and noisy household appliances.
Outbred dogs are tender and sociable, get along well with children. Pets of small size can live to a very respectable canine age - 18-20 years. Individuals of large size live 5 years less.
What factors affect the lifetime?
The lifetime of the mutts depends on many reasons. The pet will live for a maximum period if you care about such factors from puppyhood.
- The quality of nutrition. Everything is clear with the purchased feed - it is selected according to the age and weight of the animal.And for the preparation of a full-fledged homemade food for a dog you need to use meat and dairy products, vegetables, and cereals. Lack of certain nutrients can have a significant effect on longevity.
- Conditions of detention. If the mongrel lives on the street, but does not freeze in the winter and feels comfortable in the summer, she will delight the owners for a long time.
- The size of the animal. Large dogs usually live less, and they often have cancer. The difficulty lies in the fact that at an early age in the mongrel is difficult to determine what will be the size of an adult individual, if you have not seen the puppy's parents.
- Psychological background. Stress has a huge and negative impact on the life of the animal. A dog, purebred or not, needs to communicate, love and contact with the owner. Physical punishment is absolutely unacceptable.
How to extend the life of the animal?
Regular visits to the veterinary clinic, timely vaccination and disease prevention will help to increase the life span of your pet. Even if it was not possible to prevent the disease, modern methods of treatment can reduce the consequences to a minimum. Maintaining the physical shape of the animal is also not in last place. A dog living on a leash, at least once every 2 days you need to walk. Movement for her is a vital necessity.
Sterilization of a dog helps not only in preventing unwanted offspring, but also helps to avoid many diseases of the urogenital area. The owner has the right to decide exactly when to carry out the operation. This can be done before puberty - upon reaching 6 months of age or already an adult animal.
The main factor prolonging life, of course, remains sincere love, care and kindness. The mongrels subconsciously feel the attitude towards their owners and always reciprocate.
On the pros and cons of mongrels, see the following video.
