Doberman average life span

[strykerdobe]

That's a WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

 

[Kaiser2016]

Should we believe it's true? Seems impossible. Did Dobes ever live that long?

 

[Viemarangelrock]

This is second one at 19...


10 and a half is the most I’ve ever got. Can you imagine 19?! That’s amazing!! One of those that I’m going to have to take their word for it.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

This is second one at 19...

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10 and a half is the most I’ve ever got. Can you imagine 19?! That’s amazing!! One of those that I’m going to have to take their word for it.

I can almost smell the breath through my screen. God bless the Dobe and their owners, whatever the veracity of the claim.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

One of the more influential working Dobermans, Alexander Von Haus Jagen, lived to be around 13. Based on research, I expected my previous working Dobe to live into the teens. Too bad he got bloat at 8, despite having Alex in his lines.

We have a feeling Oji will live long and torture.

 

[WiglWerm]

@Oh Little Oji My breeder had a boy live to be over 18yrs, almost 19 when they had to put him down, so it IS possible.

 

[WiglWerm]

@Viemarangelrock funny you posted this...I told her on FB to send the DNA test into Doberman Diversity Project yesterday. lol

 

[Viemarangelrock]

@Viemarangelrock funny you posted this...I told her on FB to send the DNA test into Doberman Diversity Project yesterday. lol

Lol I was looking through the posts, too. Ah, same profile pics!!

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

It was on FACEBOOK, so it had to be true... You can't just lie here on the World Wide Web!...people believe this stuff.

 

[Viemarangelrock]

It was on FACEBOOK, so it had to be true... You can't just lie here on the World Wide Web!...people believe this stuff.

Hey, quit laughing



But seriously, If it is indeed true it gives us hope, right! I’ll take that away from it

 

[rjames]

I just Googled this topic and came across this post. I am glad to hear that others have got to experience more time with their dobermans than I have.

Last week we lost our second doberman to cancer at the age of 2 years and 8 months. Our first one was also taken by cancer, but at the age of 6 years. I love the breed, but my experience with them has left us heart broken, especially our most recent loss as he hadn't even reached the age of 3!

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is heartbreaking!

Our baby boy Tiger is 7 years old, "LUCKY 8" in May! 2 weeks ago he started loosing his balance and strength in his back legs. We took him to the vet who identified a possibility of a Wobbler's syndrome. We left the vet's office with 5 different meds, including prednisone and pain killers. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened the following couple of days. Knowing that we cannot go through a surgery (Tiger suffers from separation anxiety), we looked for alternative solutions. We found a vet chiropractor. So far, Tiger had 2 treatments of spine alignment and acupuncture. The doctor was extremely diligent and patient and did his utmost best for Tiger. The condition is not getting better and now aside from Tiger falling and dragging his legs he wets himself constantly. He is still on strong pain killers so he is not in pain. But you could see he is not quite there! I have made the hard decision to end his misery and put him to sleep tomorrow. Am I a bad mom?

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is heartbreaking!

Our baby boy Tiger is 7 years old, "LUCKY 8" in May! 2 weeks ago he started loosing his balance and strength in his back legs. We took him to the vet who identified a possibility of a Wobbler's syndrome. We left the vet's office with 5 different meds, including prednisone and pain killers. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened the following couple of days. Knowing that we cannot go through a surgery (Tiger suffers from separation anxiety), we looked for alternative solutions. We found a vet chiropractor. So far, Tiger had 2 treatments of spine alignment and acupuncture. The doctor was extremely diligent and patient and did his utmost best for Tiger. The condition is not getting better and now aside from Tiger falling and dragging his legs he wets himself constantly. He is still on strong pain killers so he is not in pain. But you could see he is not quite there! I have made the hard decision to end his misery and put him to sleep tomorrow. Am I a bad mom?

No, you're not a bad Dobermom! This is so very hard for you, I am sure. I would make the same decision.

 

[Viemarangelrock]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is heartbreaking!

Our baby boy Tiger is 7 years old, "LUCKY 8" in May! 2 weeks ago he started loosing his balance and strength in his back legs. We took him to the vet who identified a possibility of a Wobbler's syndrome. We left the vet's office with 5 different meds, including prednisone and pain killers. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened the following couple of days. Knowing that we cannot go through a surgery (Tiger suffers from separation anxiety), we looked for alternative solutions. We found a vet chiropractor. So far, Tiger had 2 treatments of spine alignment and acupuncture. The doctor was extremely diligent and patient and did his utmost best for Tiger. The condition is not getting better and now aside from Tiger falling and dragging his legs he wets himself constantly. He is still on strong pain killers so he is not in pain. But you could see he is not quite there! I have made the hard decision to end his misery and put him to sleep tomorrow. Am I a bad mom?

You are not a bad Dobermon! You and your family know him better than anyone else. It’s never an easy decision but you need to look at his quality of life. Also, living with a chronically ill dog can be emotionally (and financially) draining.

Taking responsibility for a pain-free, peaceful death is the kindest act you can do for him.
Try not to feel guilty or blame yourself. The decision to put him to sleep is taken with his interests at heart to avoid suffering.

Thinking of you and please remember, we are always here for support.

 

[GennyB]

Am I a bad mom?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! In fact I would put you in the Good Mom category for loving him enough to let him go to a place where he will never suffer again. One of the hardest decisions you'll ever make, but also the most loving. Just so sorry you are faced with this...

 

[Atingles10]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is heartbreaking!

Our baby boy Tiger is 7 years old, "LUCKY 8" in May! 2 weeks ago he started loosing his balance and strength in his back legs. We took him to the vet who identified a possibility of a Wobbler's syndrome. We left the vet's office with 5 different meds, including prednisone and pain killers. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened the following couple of days. Knowing that we cannot go through a surgery (Tiger suffers from separation anxiety), we looked for alternative solutions. We found a vet chiropractor. So far, Tiger had 2 treatments of spine alignment and acupuncture. The doctor was extremely diligent and patient and did his utmost best for Tiger. The condition is not getting better and now aside from Tiger falling and dragging his legs he wets himself constantly. He is still on strong pain killers so he is not in pain. But you could see he is not quite there! I have made the hard decision to end his misery and put him to sleep tomorrow. Am I a bad mom?

Im so sorry you guys have to go through this but don't think you are a bad mom at all. Probably the hardest decision a pet owner will ever make. We had to do the same thing to one of our dobermans who ran into the same problem. Just remember he won't be suffering anymore

 

[jazzies mum]

The hardest decision to make. You are doing what is best for him and ending his suffering and I am so sorry you are going through this. Remember the good times!

 

[Ddski5]

A very hard thing to do but it must be done, just know that you are not alone... you are in our thoughts and minds.

 

[Harris]

I read alot on how Doberman's are prone to so many health issues causing many to pass awayat a young age.There is alot of conflicting info on the web regarding this.Some sites state they live 10-12 years others say average is 9 years and alot of people state there Dobe lives only 7 years.Thats a short life and kind of sad.
Not trying to be a downer or anything but curious to those who have been around dobes a long time,or have had many through the years,what is a realistic average lifespan of a Doberman?Is it really 7 to 9 years in most Dobes?I talk to a few people I work with who had them ,one said his female lived to be 7 years,another guy said his male lived about 8 years.Its sad that they lost there companions so soon.
So in all honesty,what can be said an average life of a doberman is?

 

[xan]

I read alot on how Doberman's are prone to so many health issues causing many to pass awayat a young age.There is alot of conflicting info on the web regarding this.Some sites state they live 10-12 years others say average is 9 years and alot of people state there Dobe lives only 7 years.Thats a short life and kind of sad.
Not trying to be a downer or anything but curious to those who have been around dobes a long time,or have had many through the years,what is a realistic average lifespan of a Doberman?Is it really 7 to 9 years in most Dobes?I talk to a few people I work with who had them ,one said his female lived to be 7 years,another guy said his male lived about 8 years.Its sad that they lost there companions so soon.
So in all honesty,what can be said an average life of a doberman is?

I lost my baby Sherry just last week to probably GDV (bloat). She has had two episodes of bloat in the last 2 years and I knew all about her condition and was doing everything in my power to prevent it 24/7. But I went on a ski trip last week and left her with my mom whom I instructed very well about how to take care of her and how to recognize any sign of bloat. But she didn’t. She found Sherry dead one morning and her belly was swollen so I can only assume it was GDV.
I’m shattered and cannot get over the guilt of leaving on this trip and over the (unfair) angriness towards my mom who didn’t save her despite how much I trained her.
I have never seen Sherry again...
Exactly 1 month prior, on the same date, I said goodbye to my other baby, a german shepard of 10 yo that I had put to sleep due to complications from lung cancer.

 

[GennyB]

I lost my baby Sherry just last week to probably GDV (bloat). She has had two episodes of bloat in the last 2 years and I knew all about her condition and was doing everything in my power to prevent it 24/7. But I went on a ski trip last week and left her with my mom whom I instructed very well about how to take care of her and how to recognize any sign of bloat. But she didn’t. She found Sherry dead one morning and her belly was swollen so I can only assume it was GDV.
I’m shattered and cannot get over the guilt of leaving on this trip and over the (unfair) angriness towards my mom who didn’t save her despite how much I trained her.
I have never seen Sherry again...
Exactly 1 month prior, on the same date, I said goodbye to my other baby, a german shepard of 10 yo that I had put to sleep due to complications from lung cancer.

So sorry for both of your losses. We all know just how hard it is. Just try to let the beautiful memories fill your heart.
As far as your Mom, she probably feels worse than you. Hopefully in time you can let your resentment go because you know in your heart that your Mom would never let this happen if she could help it.