a small study showed that these dogs live an average of 11.4 years, which is not very long for a small dog (small dogs usually live 14–15 years). one of their most common health problems is bladder disease, which happens most often when the dogs are older (8 years and up.) their short faces can make it difficult for them to breathe and exercise in hot weather. like many kinds of dogs, affenpinschers often get a disease called hip dysplasia which makes it difficult for them to run or walk.