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This is not information readily available, as neither owners nor veterinarians are obliged to report deaths, and the kennel clubs keep no records. Where such data exists, it has been collected by surveys, and the results depend on how representative the sample is of the population. Nevertheless, both rank the Standard and Miniature Poodle among the most long-lived dogs. Breed health surveys avoid these biases, but are not random samples and may also be biased by under-reporting of dogs that lived relatively problem-free lives. About a year ago, I started collecting data in an attempt to determine the lifespan of the SP.
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