Top 10 Dog Breeds with Longest Life Span
One of the most difficult aspects of dog ownership is that most pets have an average lifespan of 10 – 12 years.
However, certain breeds are known to live quite a bit longer – in some instances up to 20 years. But the breed itself does not guarantee a long lifespan, it also needs you to care for your dog properly. Actijoy can help you get the right balance of exercise and food & water intake with The Actijoy dog food & water bowl. Listed here are ten types of dogs with the longest lifespans.
Dachshund
Many of the breeds on this list are miniature in size, but large in personality, and the Dachshund is no exception. This stubborn, playful, and devoted dog is known to have a lifespan of 12 – 16 years.
Maltese
The Maltese is a toy-sized breed that rarely grows larger than 8 lbs. This playful, sweet-tempered dog originates from the Mediterranean Basin and is not only one of the oldest known dog breeds, but also has a life expectancy of 12 – 15 years.
Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell Terrier is as stubborn as they come, which may be why this breed lives so long. This fearless, energetic, vocal dog breed has a lifespan of 13 – 16 years. They need lots of exercise, and the Health & Activity Tracker is here for you to help keep track of your dog's activity.
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu originates from Tibet, where it was commonly found in the homes of monks or royalty. Today the Shih Tzu enjoys a long life, living up to 16 years of age. The oldest known Shih Tzu was Smokey, hailing from St. Petersburg, FL, who lived to be 28 years old.
Australian Shepherd
While most dogs on this list are miniature in size, the Australian Shepherd weighs in at 55 – 70 lbs and has a lifespan of 13 – 15 years. What makes this breed so hardy? Much is owed to the good genetics of this working breed, which was designed to be tough and to survive all types of bad conditions.
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a miniature breed, topping the scales at 7 lbs. Like other terriers, this dog is full of spunk and charisma, which makes it no surprise that most Yorkies live to be 13 – 16 years old.
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the epitome of a large dog in a small package. This small breed, which is described as stubborn, lively, and courageous, routinely lives up to 20 years.
Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles have average lifespans of 15 years, which is a full 3 years longer than that of the Standard Poodle!
Havanese
The Havanese originates in Cuba and is similar to the Bichon Frise, but is not prone to many genetic health disorders. Therefore, the Havanese lives an average of 14 – 16 years.
New Guinea Singing Dog
Finally, the New Guinea Singing Dog, a wild dog breed from New Guinea, rounds out this list of top 10 longest living dog breeds. This incredibly rare breed (only 100 are believed to live in captivity) has an exceptional lifespan of 20 years.
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