What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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just curious cause I can never seem to keep one alive for more than six months... :/ that's why I try to stay away from their cute little faces in the lfs. :(
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Re: What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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I think average lifespan is 3-5 years.
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Re: What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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I have had mine about 18 months, lost a couple because of a power cut but the others are doing well
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Re: What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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4 years. I had a trio of 1 male to 2 females.
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Re: What's the longest time you've kept a dp alive?

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Wow, 4 years!
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