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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: Mamm Genome. 2016 May 3;27(7-8):279–288. doi: 10.1007/s00335-016-9638-7

Figure 2. Dogs display variation in size and longevity.

Figure 2

Typical lifespans and body weights are shown for four different breeds of dogs. In general, mixed breed dogs will have a longer life expectancy than purebred dogs. Great Dane and Chihuahua photos from Wikipedia. German Shepherd and Keeshond photos credit Tammi Kaeberlein.