Most lines of GSD's will live to between 10-13 years of age. 11-12 years is probably a very reasonable expectation. A GSD becomes "middle-aged" between 5-7 years old, and is generally considered "geriatric" at about 10. Their food intake and exercise and nutrition needs may change over this period of time. They may begin to develop stiffness in their joints (much like people do as they get older).

The full adult size of your GSD will depend in large part on the genetic background of its parents. Adult males should range between 24-26" at the shoulder blade, females from 22-24". Males within the standard may weigh anywhere from 65-90 lbs. depending on their bloodlines. Females may weigh anywhere from 50-75 lbs. Although your pup will reach close to adult height by 10-18 months, he will continue to fill out until up to 3 years old. See similar questions...

PVC has an impressive record of long-term durability. When water utility managers and engineering firms were surveyed in a study sponsored by the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF), they cited corrosion resistance, longevity and durability as their top reasons for choosing PVC. When these same water supply professionals were asked to rank PVC against the other common types of pressure pipes for life expectancy, PVC ranked first. [Source: Moser, A.P. See similar questions...

A jib's life expectancy depends on the environment, the severity and frequency of use , the ambient temperature, and other factors. For this reason, we cannot provide a value for life expectancy. Contrx brand cranes are designed for daily use, and with the exception of routine maintenance, should provide years of trouble free operation. See similar questions...

Because the BMC is a performance-bred dog they are normally very healthy, with a long life span of around twelve to sixteen years. Many BMCs have lived to be 15 and 16 years old. Mark Morrison's Sir Beau Regard is 13 (I think) and he just retired him from competition hunts but still pleasure hunts him. See similar questions...

The only answer is that no one knows for sure. It may be as little as three years but it may be 10 - 15 years - or who knows it may be the full span if you have a successful bmt. What you do know for sure is that you do not have an unlimited life span and it is sensible to consider the implications on your life. In a way we are lucky that we have time to prepare - a car accident or other tragedy leaves no planning time at all. See similar questions...

If your CDI and hypothyroidism are fully treated, they should not interfere with your fertility. They also should not affect your life expectancy nor have any effect on other medications that you may be taking. However, the disease that apparently caused your CDI and hypothyroidism could affect any or all of these things depending on what kind of tumor it was, how it was treated, and so forth. I have CDI and am having problems getting pregnant; I do not have normal menstrual cycles. See similar questions...

This is a more complicated question than it seems, because how you answer it depends on how you look at the statistics. First, looking at how long adults with DS live: the last major published article to look at this was in California in 1991, and the results in that study may not be the same for any other place in the world. But that study looked at over 12,000 people with DS and found that major medical problems were not a consistent predictor of mortality, which was a common belief. See similar questions...

Dependable Carrier products are among the longest lasting heating and cooling products available. For your specific equipment, there are many variables that affect life expectancy, and of course, the regularity of routine maintenance. Contact your local Carrier dealer for insight into the remaining lifespan of your system. See similar questions...

Look, some people don't like German Shepherds for whatever reason - some are afraid of them because of their size, because how they're portrayed in the media, because how much they shed, because they know them as police dogs, etc. etc. Some people just don't like dogs. And there's very little that you can do to change that. You can try to educate them, but some people are not interested in learning new things, and just refuse to like dogs no matter what. See similar questions...

Although some puppies' ears stand as early as 8-10 weeks, don't be concerned if your pup's ears don't stand until 6-7 months (especially pups with large ears) after teething. Some pups ears never stand. This is known as a "soft ear". Sometimes taping is successful. "Soft ears" are a genetic trait, and dogs with soft ears should not be bred even if taping is successful. It is a disqualification in showing. Some GSD's ears stand but wiggle at the tips when the dogs run. See similar questions...

YES! We take her everywhere with us. She travels well in the pick up and is comfortable in the pop-up. One of the factors we use in selecting our camping destinations is if they allow pets. Many campgrounds do not accept pets of any kind, some accept pets up to a certain size while others have no limitations at all. Common courtesy demands that you make sure your pet does nothing to disturb other campers. Barking, running wild or bothering others in any way is not acceptable. See similar questions...

Yes, Akena is a purebred German Shepherd. She has been through extensive obedience training with me and my daughter and Search & Rescue Training with the Maine Warden Service, though she is not an active search dog. More about Akena. See similar questions...

Tarp life expectancy is determined by frequency and type of use. Careful use, common sense, and following recommended procedures on tags and labels will extend the life of the tarp. With care, a Twistarp will last at least one year and many have been in service for several years. See similar questions...

There is no way to accurately predict how long people with cystic fibrosis will live, as many different factors may affect a person’s health. Severity of disease and time of diagnosis are two such factors. Many people have a mild case of CF, while others can have moderate or severe cases. See similar questions...

It is expected that most children with CdLS will live well into adulthood; however, each child must be evaluated for life-threatening conditions such as heart defects, untreated gastroesophageal reflux, and bowel abnormalities. See similar questions...

years plus-if the building is properly designed and the Marble Face Polished Ground Face units are installed correctly. See similar questions...

Most lines of GSDs will live to between 10-13 years of age. 11-12 years is probably a very reasonable expectation. A GSD becomes "middle-aged" between 5-7 years old, and is generally considered "geriatric" at about 10. Their food intake and exercise and nutrition needs may change over this period of time. They may begin to develop stiffness in their joints (much like people do as they get older). See similar questions...