How long do Tibetan Spaniels live?

The median lifespan of the Tibetan Spaniel is 15.2 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Tibetan Spaniels have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Tibetan Spaniel include Progressive retinal atrophy, Patellar luxation, Cherry eye, Portosystemic shunt, Allergies.

Is the Tibetan Spaniel a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Tibetan Spaniel scores 95 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

95/ 100

Tibetan Spaniel Grade A

Median lifespani 15.2 yr · small · 4-7 kg

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The Tibetan Spaniel is a small breed with a median lifespan of 15.2 years, which places it among the longest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Progressive retinal atrophy, Patellar luxation, Cherry eye, Portosystemic shunt. Its overall Breed Health Score is 95/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

100

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Progressive retinal atrophy Patellar luxation Cherry eye Portosystemic shunt Allergies

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: Alexas Fotos via Pexels.