{"id":103,"date":"2021-01-27T02:09:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T02:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happybostons.com\/?p=103"},"modified":"2021-02-26T16:57:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T16:57:46","slug":"how-long-does-a-boston-terrier-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happybostons.com\/how-long-does-a-boston-terrier-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does a Boston Terrier live? | 5 Tips To Maximize"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How long do Boston Terriers live? Boston Terriers live between 12-15 years. A Boston Terrier\u2019s median lifespan is 12 years, which is up from 8.5 years reported between 1980 and 1990. According to the UKC 2014 Health Survey, 73.08% of surveyed Boston Terriers had no reported disease. Breathing problems, cardiac issues, heatstroke, and cancers are the most prevalent life-threatening health issues for Boston Terriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before owning Boston Terriers, our experience with other breeds was a life expectancy between 12 and 17 years. When I started researching how long Boston Terriers live, I was surprised by the data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While sources may differ, Boston Terriers generally live between 12 and 15 years. A 2013 paper<\/a> found the median age of Boston Terriers to be 12 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A 12-year lifespan for a Boston Terrier is only slightly lower than the average of all dog breeds, currently 12.66 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a 1997 Journal of Gerontology paper, \u201cComparative Longevity of Pet Dogs and Humans: Implications for Gerontology Research,\u201d the median age at death for Boston Terriers was 8.5 years. The research was across 256 dogs between 1980 and 1990. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I found this fascinating as it might mean that our beloved Bostons are living longer\u2026. or the sampling was just different between the studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indeed, you may know Boston Terriers that are older than 12. Heck, our most senior Boston, Bridgette, is over 12 and plays like a young adult. It is essential to understand that the statistics are just numbers, and your mileage may vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Listen, if you fall in love with the breed, and it\u2019s the right fit for you, the reported lifespan is likely not going to be a deciding factor. Just enjoy them as part of your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, let\u2019s look at some of the more common health problems in Boston Terriers that can affect their lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boston Terriers do have some health concerns that are more common to the breed than others. These health issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, Boston Terriers do not die from most of these conditions. However, breathing problems, cardiac issues, heatstroke, and cancers can be life-threatening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Boston Terriers do have an increased risk of certain types of cancers, including MCTs (Mast Cell Tumors) and Aortic\/Carotid body Tumors (paraganglioma). (Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The United Kennel Club (UKC) updated their health survey in 2014, ten years after the previous 2004 survey. Others often cite this report. Beware that the 2014 results are based on a small number of respondents and heavily weighted toward puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get a copy of this report, just email the United Kennel Club health team<\/a> and request the 2014 Health Survey report for Boston Terriers. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe lifespan of a Boston Terrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What kind of health problems do Boston Terriers have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n