Which Dog Breeds Live the Longest?
When you are a pup parent, you want your furry friend to live as long as possible. Unfortunately, until scientists do dog-lovers a major solid, canine companions only have an average of 10 to 13 years, as reported by PetMD.
However, some breeds do live longer than others! Here are a few dog breeds that have higher life expectancies.
Chihuahuas
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According to PetMD, these little guys live 14 to 16 years on average.
Dachshunds
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If you’re a fan of Dachshunds, we have good news for you. These pups usually live from 12 to 16 years, per The Spruce Pets.
Yorkshire Terriers
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Yorkies have a life expectancy of 11 to 15 years.
Pomeranians
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Not only are Pomeranians one of the fluffiest breeds, but they also have one of the longest lifespans. According to The Spruce Pets, pompoms have an average life expectancy of 14 to 16 years.
Shih Tzus
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Shih Tzu, known for their adorable faces and fancy hairdos, live about 10 to 18 years.
Bichon Frises
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A Bichon Frise is expected to live from 14 to 15 years.
Toy Poodles
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Like their fellow curly-haired cousin, Bichon Frise, Toy Poodles also have a relatively long lifespan. According to The Spruce Pets, these pups live about 16 to 18 years.
Maltese
If you have a Maltese, you can expect them to live around 12 to 15 years.
Beagles
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These hound dogs have a lifespan of about 10 to 15 years.
Australian Cattle Dogs
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Those who have kids know how popular Australian Cattle Dogs have become thanks to Bluey! If you’re thinking about adopting one of these dogs, you’ll be happy to know they live about 12 to 16 years, as reported by PetMD.
Mixed Breeds
According to PetMD, mixed breeds tend to live longer! This is great news if you are planning on rescuing from a shelter. There are always plenty of mixed-breed dogs in need!