Would you want a dog that had a human lifespan ?

[MAJOR METAL]

If the longevity of Dog's ever progressed to the length comparable to humans would you want to own one ? It's a tough call for me, it would be like having a life long dependent.

[Radical Edward]

TYPO!!!!!
That said, no.

[jonathan_matos5]

depends on the dog. but most likely yes, dogs in many ways are better friends than people.

[electracoyote]

I have a harlequin Great Dane, the first dog that was mine all mine, and he is the best dog in the world, the most trouble-free, well-trained and disciplined dog I've ever encountered. I really hit the jackpot.

Danes have relatively short life spans. He's seven years old, and probably only has two or three years left.

I will be devastated when this dog dies. I can't even think about it.

So yes, if I could stretch out this dog's life span, I certainly would.

[Schlyder]

Only if they can do the dishes, and vacuuming up too :P

[Munjibunga]

My current dog, sure. She obeys.

[Eric Perry]

Yes.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Yes

[cassanova]

No.

[thumpbass1]

Some dogs, and even cats maybe. I think it would be great if companion pets, both dogs and cats could live about 35-40 of healthy life
as an average, but it just ain't so. I do treasure what time I do get with my pets, for as long as it lasts, and I keep my heart
open to other critters that may come my way, which helps me to get past the loss of a well loved pet.

[Jonyak]

yes.

[HeavyDuty]

Yes!

[TechJunky]

Absolutely! I come from a family who has always had dogs. When one died, we would get another. The companionship is too great to be without (sadly, I moved away and currently have no dog, but my girlfriend does and her dog is awesome!). The only problem I would see is that it would be that much more painful when the dog died, but in the end, I think the benefits would outweigh the negatives.

[cookiesRfalla]

Here's the thing, I love dogs & I've had two dogs since they were puppies. If dogs had human lifespans then they're going to outgrow all the other species. How many puppies a dog can have in 70~80 years?.. So, I'm saying no.

[Skitch it!]

Yes, as long as he doesn't turn into the grumpy old git I intend to be : )

[Darkstrike]

Don't know, to be honest, I'd be worried about him outliving me and having no one to look after him.

[stratovani]

Yes, but only if he learns to use the toilet.

[miholc]

Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Don't know, to be honest, I'd be worried about him outliving me and having no one to look after him.

+1

[basstotheface]

Not human life span, but longer than now, maybe 40 years at most.

[Gard]

These guys are so awesome, I never want to be without them:

Sarah


Simon