Yeah - the average life expectancy for his breed is 10-12 years so he’s definitely well into his golden years...which is all the more amazing as he was heartworm positive and malnourished when I rescued him back in 2005. The vets didn’t think he would survive the heartworm treatment, but he soldiered through it.
The larger the breed, the shorter the lifespan, is it that simple?
Mom & Dad had a miniature poodle raised as a normal dog, not a spoiled one. Intelligent & loved being around people, she lived fifteen years.