March 2012
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Statistics on Affenpinscher's Mortality
Mortality
A small sample (N=21) of affenpinschers in a UK survey had a median lifespan of 11.4 years, which is a typical lifespan for a purebred dog, but a bit lower than most breeds of their size. The most common causes of death were old age (24%), urologic (19%), and “combinations” (14%). Some are prone to fractures, slipped stifle, pda, open fontanel and respiratory problems in hot weather.
I know it’s probably not the “pda” I’m thinking of, but I found it funny nonetheless haha.