Best Answer: They usually live for about 12-15 years. They can live up to 20, but that is extremely rare. I have a sheltie and she is about ten and she sounds like the spitting image of your dog in activity.
In 2015, the US will have a declared military and defense budget of $601 billion, which is more than the next 7 highest spending countries combined. The following graphics show how the US will make use of its billions. Skye Gould/Business Insider.
This would be the lowest cut since before World War II and represents a reduction of 80,000 soldiers. The Presidentâs Budget for 2014 highlights the tremendous expense for military personnel: $137.1 Billion or over 25 percent of the total defense budget.