The Discovery Period: Around 15 Months. âDiscoveryâ refers to the time period New Jersey courts grant the parties to gather all the evidence necessary to litigate a claim and proceed to trial. Discovery begins the date the first answer is filed or 90 days after the first defendant is served, whichever occurs first. For employment cases, the discovery period is a generous fifteen months. As a plaintiff pursuing a lawsuit, this may seem like an enormous amount of time.
Quick Answer. The Shih Tzu's average life span is 15 or 16 years, but it can range from 10 to 18 years. Females usually live longer than males. Regular veterinary care, good weight control and spaying or neutering improve a Shih Tzu's chances of living a long and healthy life. Continue Reading.
You may have heard some rumblings about how long your little Shih Tzu might live but what's the truth? We spoke to Dr. Nina Mantione, a Petplan staff veterinarian, to find out. Pet parents of healthy Shih Tzus can expect to enjoy anywhere from 10 to 18 years with their best friends. Small dogs often live longer than their larger counterparts. Shih Tzus are known as one of the toy breeds, which means they tend to be small, cute and incredibly cuddly. But they are also prone to a few specific health concerns that pet parents should be on the watch for: