Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with symptoms that vary from person to person and may include joint pain, swelling and stiffness.
Health Problems & Life Expectancy. The typical West Highland Terrier lives about 12-16 years. Of course, individual dogs can have a life span outside that range based on care and pure luck. Like all dog breeds, Westies are prone to certain diseases, disorders, and behavioral problems.
RE: How long do shelties live for? i have a dog that's a sheltie and he's 12 years old.he's in pretty good shape. He gets a well balanced diet for his age and i take him for a walk almost every morning i can get the chance. and of course i can give him all the love my heart can possibly give to him. i guess shelties are considered medium sized... just now. Report Abuse. I had a sheltie cross for 15 years, she was in perfect health, besides having some bad teeth. She had been in to the vet and they said she was in perfect health, and about 2 months later she had a stroke : (After about a week we had to put her down..