| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. 20:17 - Aug 14 with 2172 views | Lord_Lucan |
I don’t find the standard 10 - 13 year life span enough.
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 20:21 - Aug 14 with 2123 views | Illinoisblue |
Does seem a bit short compared to cat’s longevity. Mine is costing me a fortune with its allergy problems. Only another 15 years to go. 😮 |  |
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| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 20:24 - Aug 14 with 2095 views | Bloots |
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 20:26 - Aug 14 with 2087 views | victorywilhappen |
Whilst they are at it maybe 'they' can alter the dog gene that makes them not want to be in the same room and watch when on the 'job' .Dogs are crap in many ways. It's not like they grow up and buy you pint- unlike kids. They ( the dogs) Just get older and ruin your sleep..and stink more. |  | | |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 20:29 - Aug 14 with 2071 views | Lord_Lucan |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 20:24 - Aug 14 by Bloots |
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Not really.
We lost one about a year ago which as usual isn’t nice but my favourite (Sir Bob) is now going grey and showing his age.
Probably got a couple of years left but all too short.
Bull Terriers average about 11 years but a bloody cat goes on and on and wives always bloody win the last to die race. [Post edited 14 Aug 2024 21:10]
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| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:08 - Aug 14 with 1938 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 20:29 - Aug 14 by Lord_Lucan |
Not really.
We lost one about a year ago which as usual isn’t nice but my favourite (Sir Bob) is now going grey and showing his age.
Probably got a couple of years left but all too short.
Bull Terriers average about 11 years but a bloody cat goes on and on and wives always bloody win the last to die race. [Post edited 14 Aug 2024 21:10]
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Lost my golden retriever just over a year ago as she was approaching 12 which is the average lifespan nowadays.
Was told that in days gone by however , the average lifespan for them was between 16 and 17. Googled it and there appears to be some truth in that. |  |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:12 - Aug 14 with 1913 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:08 - Aug 14 by StochesStotasBlewe |
Lost my golden retriever just over a year ago as she was approaching 12 which is the average lifespan nowadays.
Was told that in days gone by however , the average lifespan for them was between 16 and 17. Googled it and there appears to be some truth in that. |
Our Parsons Terrier is now 18 and seems to be on his third wind after a couple of scares. |  |
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 21:15 - Aug 14 with 1894 views | Bugs |
It's proof there is no god IMO.
No loving god would bless us with dogs, but then give them such a short life span. |  | | |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:15 - Aug 14 with 1893 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:12 - Aug 14 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Our Parsons Terrier is now 18 and seems to be on his third wind after a couple of scares. |
He obviously enjoys the anarchist syndicalism lifestyle dear boy
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| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:18 - Aug 14 with 1875 views | Lord_Lucan |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:12 - Aug 14 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Our Parsons Terrier is now 18 and seems to be on his third wind after a couple of scares. |
I had to google a Parsons Terrier, never heard of them before.
Even for little sh1ts like that 18 is quite an age isn't it.
Burley, our first Bull Terrier lived to about 15 I think which is massive for a Bull Terrier, we got her from Julian Dicks | |
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| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:57 - Aug 14 with 1780 views | jontysnut |
| You haven't had any bad news have you? (n/t) on 21:18 - Aug 14 by Lord_Lucan |
I had to google a Parsons Terrier, never heard of them before.
Even for little sh1ts like that 18 is quite an age isn't it.
Burley, our first Bull Terrier lived to about 15 I think which is massive for a Bull Terrier, we got her from Julian Dicks |
New to me as well. Were they bred to chase radio panel show chairs? |  | | |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 22:01 - Aug 14 with 1771 views | Buhrer |
I totally agree it would be lovely to genetically modify dogs to live longer.
Meanwhile....in a Chinese research lab;
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 22:06 - Aug 14 with 1708 views | Daninthecampo |
My Hovawart is 10 in October and starting to show his age But for a 44kg dog their life expectancy is about 15 which is great But sadly nowhere near long enough |  | | |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 22:42 - Aug 14 with 1575 views | Hugoagogo_Reborn |
There's actually a science start-up just been given permission to start anti-aging trials on dogs. I heard about it on a BBC Sounds Podcast. This is from Google:
"As of February 2024, veterinary medicine startup Loyal.com was conducting clinical trials on a chewable anti-aging pill for dogs called LOY-002. The pill is designed for older dogs of most breeds, except the smallest, and is intended to extend their lifespans by altering metabolic processes. The first dog to participate in the trial was an 11-year-old whippet named Boo. The company plans to monitor 1,000 dogs over 10 years old and weighing at least 14 pounds for four years, comparing their quality of life and lifespan to those given a placebo. Loyal hopes to receive conditional approval from the FDA by early 2025 and make the treatment affordable for pet owners, with the pill potentially hitting the market around 2026.
Loyal is also developing two other drugs for large and giant breeds: an injectable called LOY-001 and a pill called LOY-003. These drugs are in earlier stages of development and are designed to target biological mechanisms that may cause larger dogs to die sooner than smaller dogs.
Some say that dogs can be good models for human research because they have the same number of genes as humans and can be diagnosed with the same diseases. However, others say that these drugs are unlikely to prevent heartbreak altogether and won't make dogs live forever"
My dog is currently 3, the first I've ever owned and I already know I will be devastated when he goes. Cavaliers tend to live 12-14 years I think, so plenty of time left, hopefully. [Post edited 14 Aug 2024 22:43]
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 22:56 - Aug 14 with 1525 views | Reus30 |
My little spaniel only turned three a couple of months back. First dog ever and we rehomed her when she was 6 months because her family didn't want her after lockdown.
I've spent so long training that little poo bag into being a semi well behaved best friend but it kills me to know she only has like maybe a decade left max if I'm lucky. It's so cruel, I legitimately would give up everything I had in order for her to be by my side until my heart gives out. |  | | |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 00:33 - Aug 15 with 1425 views | GavTWTD |
I will try and keep this brief!
I lost 2 dogs quite close to each other and both cases were our decision medically. While all this was going on before those last days I kept telling myself that they are replaceable as callous as that sounds.
We loved the Scottish Terrier breed so we thought we'd and have a litter or two as they're becoming endangered. A couple of months ago we got her artificially inseminated (that's a story in itself!) and I've now 2 hours remaining on my shift looking after a litter of puppies. I won't be doing this again but it will have been quite an experience and feel we're helping in a small way.
Yes their time on this planet is brief. It took 2 years for me really to be over the passing of my most loyal friend and our last day together was quite beautiful if I'm using a selective memory. But the reality is you move on and if your situation still suits keeping a dog then it's the best think you can do.
Hope that makes sense as I'm sooo tired! |  |
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 06:09 - Aug 15 with 1274 views | ElephantintheRoom |
Yes of course it is. Man has been breeding dogs for life-threatening deformities for centuries - a cruel practice that has accelerated since the second half of the 20th century.
If you want a dog to stagger around with you well into its dotage get a medium sized mongrel - it’ll last well beyond 15
On the other hand if you want to change your mind get something vast like a St Bernard. It’ll stay a puppy until its three and probably be dead when its 7 | |
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 06:38 - Aug 15 with 1217 views | Benters |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 20:21 - Aug 14 by Illinoisblue |
Does seem a bit short compared to cat’s longevity. Mine is costing me a fortune with its allergy problems. Only another 15 years to go. 😮 |
Sadly last year we lost our cat it got knocked down poor thing,the trouble we have with our garden is it’s ours,then one more garden which goes over to farm land and barns,but the cats have to cross a road which although it’s 30mph,the vehicles hump along it at times.
But generally cats live longer than dogs as they are more chilled out and sleep something daft like 21 hours a day ! |  |
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| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 07:28 - Aug 15 with 1163 views | Mark |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 06:09 - Aug 15 by ElephantintheRoom |
Yes of course it is. Man has been breeding dogs for life-threatening deformities for centuries - a cruel practice that has accelerated since the second half of the 20th century.
If you want a dog to stagger around with you well into its dotage get a medium sized mongrel - it’ll last well beyond 15
On the other hand if you want to change your mind get something vast like a St Bernard. It’ll stay a puppy until its three and probably be dead when its 7 |
It makes me sad when I see flat faced dogs struggling to breathe.
This is worth a read https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/puppy/pedigreedogs/health |  | | |
| I wonder if it would ever be possible to genetically modify dogs. on 10:03 - Aug 15 with 1048 views | textbackup |
Dogs > People
At the start of my dog journey again, 2.5 year old Golden Retriever, and a 4 month old German Shepherd.
Absolute best parts of my day are when I’m walking them over Rushmere Golf course. |  |
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