average life span of a mini schnauzer?

[Cam2]

My first two schnauzers died at 11yrs old
One had liver problems and the other we had coped with her diabetes for 2yrs before we sadly lost her.

[pcabe5]

My girl will be 13 in September. Aside from skin bumps and an emergency spay she is active, slower but still active.

[PhilGBrittain]

I've seen different lifespan approximations. They range anywhere from 10 to 17 years. Our Miniature Schnauzer is still quite energetic at 15 years and 4 months of age. When we brought him from the breeder at eight weeks old he immediately established himself as the family dog by laying down in front of the living room couch when we sat down on it.

He wasn't interested in exploring his new territory. He had bonded with his family, most notably our three year old daughter. It seemed as if he knew we got him for her.

As for health issues, he used to have seizures when facing a great deal of stress. He has yet to have one since moving to a peaceful home. The loudest noise that can usually be heard around here are insects and the water flowing over the rocks in the creek that divides our front yard.

He also has a heart murmur that seems to have stabilized since moving as well.

[Robin black mini]

Phil Brittain...I have to comment on your post as it moved me..you sound like you have an " old soul"...,one is indeed fortunate if one encounters such a dog in ones lifetime of dogs...the old soul arrives as a pup and slots in as if he's seen it all before,and probably has.he takes it all in his stride,and knows when he is truely home.
My Robin is ,I'm convinced ,an old soul..she has taken the place of my last , rock steady ,St poodle girl and gives leadership and security to her huge St poodle older brother.
What a treasure such dogs are..do you have pics of your boy,he sounds such a trooper at his great old age,I'd love to see him.
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