How long do Large Munsterlanders live?

The median lifespan of the Large Munsterlander is 14.1 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Large Munsterlanders have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Large Munsterlander include Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Hyperuricosuria, Hereditary cataracts.

Is the Large Munsterlander a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Large Munsterlander scores 89 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

89/ 100

Large Munsterlander Grade A

Median lifespani 14.1 yr · size n/a

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The Large Munsterlander is a breed with a median lifespan of 14.1 years, which places it among the longest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Hyperuricosuria, Hereditary cataracts. Its overall Breed Health Score is 89/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Hyperuricosuria Hereditary cataracts

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: JacLou- DL via Pexels.