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How Long Do German Shepherds Live? The Real Numbers, What Shortens Them, and How to Reach 13
German Shepherds live about 10 to 11 years on average (median 10.3; females 11.1, males 9.7), and nearly half die of a back end that gives out rather than of cancer. The published numbers, the senior timeline, and the care that moves a dog toward 13.