How long do poodles live?

Question

I have a male poodle he is 21 years old he is the most loving dog I have ever had he is getting very slow now can someone let me know how long poodles live thanks Jay9

Answer 1

I looked this one up.  The average life of any dog is 10-12 years.  The average life for smaller dogs like poodles is 15 years.  Your little guy is going great!  

Answer 2

10-15 years. Your dog is AMAZING!!!!!

Answer 3

wow! i can tell you really care about your old little guy lol congrats on a job well done! btw average lifespan is about 12-15 yrs

Answer 4

Poodles and Chihuahua's both have long lives.  21 years is probably at the high end.  Good luck with him.  

Answer 5

they live from 12 to 15 years. i own a toy poodle too and it is only 6 months old, gosh how did u do it?!

Answer 6

OMG!! Your dog is amazing how do you do it??

I heard that they onlyy live until 10-15

COngratulations for taking care of him so welll

Answer 7

Our wonderful poodle lived until the age of 17-1/2 years when I actually made the unselfish decision to have her put to rest.  It was difficult letting go, but she was no longer enjoying any kind of quality of life. She was the absolute best dog ~ in all the time we had her she only made maybe 5 mistakes in the house and they were always in the winter when she wasn't too keen on going outside for a walk in a blizzard!  Being a poodle, she never shed.  She was great with children and other guests ~ not overly friendly, but not snippy at all.

She barked but only when someone came to the door or if in the middle of the night she heard an unfamiliar sound.  She was quick to learn, never chewed or destroyed anything in the house, and followed me around the house all day long -- she was a great friend and companion and is sorely missed.  We treated her like a princess because all of the above, which I think contributed to her longevity.  People used to remark that if there was such a concept as reincarnation, they would beg to be able to come back as our poodle!

So, with all I've said above, wow 21 years old is incredible - if only I had known your secret for keeping your poodle alive longer, my sweet baby might still be with us.  There are various sources that say poodles can live generally anywheres from 12-15 years - even some say as old as 18 years in rare cases. You have been blessed to have him for as these past 21 years.

Answer 8

21 years old!! I don't believe it or you.Poodles live 12-14years.