General Discussion

ErikJ

(6,335 posts)

46. So sorry. You might think about long-lived chihihua for next one

Mon Aug 18, 2014, 02:53 PM

Aug 2014

or any small dog / breed really.

I was watching Micky Rourke on Jimmy Kimmel the other night who asked him about his famous chihuahuas.

He always had German Sheps but they lived to only 9 or 10 and was devasted every time so he switched to chihuahuas which live much longer to 16-18 yrs old--unless they are neglected and/or fed people food etc.
Basic rule is the larger the dog the shorter their life span. Mixed breeds also are healthier as they dont have any inbred problems like most purebreds do. Boxers get cancer a lot I heard.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

84 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I lost my sweet baby Sugar... [View all] one_voice Aug 2014 OP

I'm so sorry. Blessings to all. eom catrose Aug 2014 #1

may Peace be with you and your family at this time of difficult loss. nt xchrom Aug 2014 #2

Sorry about your puppy. I know how much that hurts. TwilightGardener Aug 2014 #3

I am sorry shenmue Aug 2014 #4

Very sorry for your loss. Sassysdad Aug 2014 #5

So sorry you so recently lost your Sassy. classof56 Aug 2014 #19

I'm sorry for your loss... one_voice Aug 2014 #48

Thank you...and again, I feel your hurt. Sassysdad Aug 2014 #58

so very sorry for your loss, as well. niyad Aug 2014 #70

Too sad malaise Aug 2014 #6

I'm sorry for your loss. nt raccoon Aug 2014 #7

Aw my thoughts are with you Cal Carpenter Aug 2014 #8

I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #9

Thank you so much. one_voice Aug 2014 #50

I'm sorry for the loss of your sweet Sugar. onecaliberal Aug 2014 #10

I am so very sorry. Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #11

{{{one voice}}} leftynyc Aug 2014 #12

Hugs. Fur people are special. riqster Aug 2014 #13

the perfect name for such a sweet pup renate Aug 2014 #14

She was beautiful! redwitch Aug 2014 #15

Sweet dreams, Sugar joeybee12 Aug 2014 #16

Ah, one_voice!! Sissyk Aug 2014 #17

Thank you Sissy one_voice Aug 2014 #51

I'm so sorry. What a beautiful animal. I'm about to have my cat put down, ellenrr Aug 2014 #18

I'm sorry about your kitty... one_voice Aug 2014 #53

I am so sorry, one_voice MissDeeds Aug 2014 #20

I'm so sorry! They always take a piece of our hearts with them, it seems. ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #21

My heart goes out to you and yours for the loss of your friend. TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #22

I still see my dear calico packman Aug 2014 #23

rip Sugar Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #24

I'm so very sorry one_voice, for your loss lavenderdiva Aug 2014 #25

Go in peace, Sugar. DirkGently Aug 2014 #26

Sending you much love. Raine1967 Aug 2014 #27

I'm sorry to hear about Sugar. OnyxCollie Aug 2014 #28

my condolences on your loss shanti Aug 2014 #29

So sorry for your loss. She looks like an absolute sweetheart. opiate69 Aug 2014 #30

Oh God I couldn't even imagine... one_voice Aug 2014 #54

Her eyes WERE filled with love get the red out Aug 2014 #31

She's a beautiful girl! I'm so sorry for your loss! Triana Aug 2014 #32

Oh sweet baby...what wonderful dogs...I feel your loss. Tikki Aug 2014 #33

Thank you for sharing your Sugar with us. You and Izzie will always miss her. ladjf Aug 2014 #34

The photo of Izzie saying good-bye made me sob etherealtruth Aug 2014 #35

I'm very sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling Aug 2014 #36

Sugar was beautiful. madashelltoo Aug 2014 #37

What a beautiful girl..... dawnie51 Aug 2014 #38

I'm sorry for your loss. MarianJack Aug 2014 #39

I'm very sorry LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #40

I'm so sorry you lost your baby. Loki Aug 2014 #41

I will keep you in my thoughts... one_voice Aug 2014 #56

My sincere condolences. AtomicKitten Aug 2014 #42

Tony was there to greet her. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #43

. one_voice Aug 2014 #57

:'( BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #44

Damn. So sorry, one_voice. calimary Aug 2014 #45

So sorry. You might think about long-lived chihihua for next one ErikJ Aug 2014 #46

what a sweetie - so sorry that she's no longer with you. GoneOffShore Aug 2014 #47

RIP Sugar. Kingofalldems Aug 2014 #49

Am so, so sorry. At least she came home for her goodbye... villager Aug 2014 #52

After 30 years with Boxers sadoldgirl Aug 2014 #55

I'm so sorry for your loss of Sugar. A beautiful tribute for a sweet girl and livetohike Aug 2014 #59

RIP over the alsame Aug 2014 #60

I am so very sorry for the loss of your baby... Avalux Aug 2014 #61

... Aristus Aug 2014 #62

Oh sweetie...how terribly sad... glinda Aug 2014 #63

Truly so very sorry. I know this pain. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #64

Dogs have a way of getting into your heart. bklyncowgirl Aug 2014 #65

*cry* Boreal Aug 2014 #66

I am so sorry, one_voice. brer cat Aug 2014 #67

So sorry for your loss Jawja Aug 2014 #68

what a beautiful girl!! the lady of the beasts has taken this gentle being home. I am niyad Aug 2014 #69

I'm so, so sorry tavalon Aug 2014 #71

Awww....beautiful pictures my #1 voice and I'm so sorry. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #72

Thank you Riff, you are a very kind & sweet person... one_voice Aug 2014 #74

I am very sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 Aug 2014 #73

I'm so sorry. MoonRiver Aug 2014 #75

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. CrispyQ Aug 2014 #76

So so sorry, sweetie. tblue Aug 2014 #77

I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful dog and faithful companion... virgdem Aug 2014 #78

godspeed Sugar magical thyme Aug 2014 #79

. myrna minx Aug 2014 #80

This beautiful baby had a wonderful life with you Greybnk48 Aug 2014 #81

Oh dear one voice, that last picture made me tear up!!! onecent Aug 2014 #82

So, So sorry life long demo Aug 2014 #83

This is so heartbreaking Worried senior Aug 2014 #84