How long do Shetland Sheepdogs live?

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Question by Kerri
Submitted on 1/4/2004
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How long do Shetland Sheepdogs live?

Answer by Slayer
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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about 12-14 years

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 7/6/2005
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If they have heart murmur? My double heart murmur puppy lived to be 15! My normal one lived to be 18.

Answer by Katie
Submitted on 5/29/2006
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They usually live for about 14 years, The sheltie I had lived a pretty long life. And one way to make sure they live long is to make sure they keep their exercise up, because the sheltie I had actually gain quite a bit of weight and that caused a multitude of problems

Answer by Andrew
Submitted on 11/14/2006
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If treated well a Shetland Sheepdog can live to be 15-17 years old.

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