Date Posted: Jul 22, 2005 #3. 10-12 years for large breed, and anywhere from 10-15 for smaller breeds. And for what it's worth, there is a 19-year-old australian sheperd at our hospital right now. The owner has obviously taken good care of him, as he definitely looks younger than most dogs half is age. Just treat your dog good, and he will live a long, happy life. Date Posted: Jul 29, 2005 #4.
1 Androgenetic hair loss is seen in both men and women but is more dramatic in men. 2  Thyroid disease, anemia, protein deficiency, chemotherapy, and low vitamin levels may cause hair loss.  Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss produced by the autoimmune destruction of hair follicles in localized areas of skin.
A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out.or example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary. Hormonal problems may cause hair loss.