-  This method utilizes averages only.
-  Some breeds mature faster or slower.
-  Many factors contribute to how your dog ages including genetics, diet and nutrition, exercise, environment, health care, disease, and the human-pet bond.

In General
-  Dogs that are normal weight tend to live longer than overweight dogs.
-  Low-fat, high-fiber diets can increase a dog's life expectancy.
-  Smaller breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds.
-  Mixed breeds often live longer than purebred dogs.
-  Neutered and spayed dogs often live longer than intact dogs.
-  Dogs that live mostly indoors usually live longer than outdoor dogs.
-  Dogs that receive vaccinations and preventative veterinary checkups tend to live longer.
-  A lot of love and attention can increase a dog's life expectancy.

Average Life Spans
-  Smalls Breeds (1-20 pounds)  12-14 Years
-  Medium Breeds (21-50 pounds)  10-12 Years
-  Large Breeds (51-90 pounds)  7-8 Years
-  Giant Breeds (over 90 pounds)  7-8 Years
-  Oldest recorded age for a dog   29 Years

-  This method utilizes averages only.
-  Some breeds mature faster or slower.
-  Many factors contribute to how your cat ages including genetics, diet and nutrition, exercise, environment, health care, disease, and the human-pet bond and most notably, whether your cat stays indoors or outdoors.

In General
-  Cats that are normal weight tend to live longer than overweight cats.
-  Low-fat, high-fiber diets can increase a cat's life expectancy.
-  Mixed breeds cats tend to live longer than purebred cats.
-  Neutered and spayed cats often live longer than intact cats.
-  Indoor cats live far longer than outdoor cats.
-  Cats that receive vaccinations and preventative veterinary checkups tend to live longer.
-  A lot of love and attention can increase a cat's life expectancy.

Average Life Spans
-  Outdoor Cat  3-8 Years
-  Indoor Cat 12-15 Years
-  Oldest recorded age for a cat:  39 Years