Dog Breeds With the Longest Life

Long-haired Dachshund

” The sad truth is that dogs have shorter life spans than humans, which is just plain sad. While there are no guarantees in life, if you want to put off that heart-breaking separation from your four-legged friend for as long as possible, these dog breeds are known for their longevity.Keep in mind that in general, small dogs often live longer than big dogs, so you’ll see a lot of small dogs on the list.

Maltese

These sweet pups from an ancient Mediterranean breed, affectionate, gentle, and fearless, according to PetMD.com. As with many smaller dogs, they enjoy longer lives, on average around 14 years.

Bichon Frise

Like their distant cousins the Maltese, the equally fluffy Bichon Frise can live 15 or more years, , according to Vet Street, which makes them excellent candidates to be your fluffy BFF.

Chihuahua

These small pups with big personalities have an average lifespan of 17 years and even up to 20, thanks to the fact that according to Milan, they are not genetically predisposed to any serious illnesses.

Australian Cattle Dogs

Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, entered the Guinness Book of World Records by living to the ripe old age of 29 years and 5 months, setting the record for oldest dog ever. The record was set in 1910 and still stands, but many Australian Cattle Dogs have tried to beat it by living good long lives of their own

Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkies, as they are known, may look small and delicate, but these pups are plucky. Their oversized personalities paired with their portability make them an incredibly popular companion. Luckily for their owners, they live an average of 17-20 years, per PetMD.com.

Beagle

These working dogs have an average lifespan of 15 years, according to dog trainer Cesar Milan’s website. These pups frequently defy expectations, though, and one very good beagle lived to an amazing 27-years-old.

Jack Russell Terriers

Jack Russells seem to have boundless amounts of energy, which keeps them going and going. While they have an average lifespan of 16 years, some have been known to keep on trucking. Per The Spruce, one Jack Russell pup named Willie entered the records at book the age of 20.

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