When you decide on a dog breed, there are a lot of aspects to consider:
Will they be a terrific fit for your lifestyle? Are they good with children? How much room do they need to be happy?
However, there’s one aspect that people often forget about, and that is the lifespan of your soon to be pet. As it turns out, smaller breeds tend to outlive larger breeds, but that’s not true in all cases. See which breeds make it to the top of the list:
While they may be at the bottom of this list, the standard schnauzer is often seen as the perfect family pet. They are protective, alert, and good with kids. Their average lifespan is thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Sealyham terrier
This breed does well in the city as well as the country. In addition to their adaptability, they also make great watchdogs. As for lifespan, they also live an average of thirteen years.
While small breeds tend to live longer, the pug is one exception. They are loving and loyal dogs but are also known for frequent health problems that may explain their shorter than average lifespan.
(tied) #41 Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever
This medium-sized breed requires a lot of outdoor time and an active owner. If you have one, you can expect thirteen long years of them keeping you in shape.
(tied) #41 Norwich terrier
This energetic and affectionate breed is a favorite among many dog owners. You can expect these lapdogs to be a part of the family for around thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Kerry blue terrier
Once a farm dog, this breed has since become popular among people with allergies due to the lack of shedding. They also have an average life expectancy of around thirteen years.
These lively little balls of fur make excellent pets in moderate to colder climates. They originated in Holland and are still a big part of the country today. They are also among the group of dog breeds that live approximately thirteen years.
While not as popular as some of the other breeds on this list, these little charmers are perfect for indoor living and finding a way into your heart. Their average life expectancy is also thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Italian spinone
This incredibly old breed with origins in Italy will live to be a lively thirteen years old (give or take a few years). They are known for being docile and patient, although they do have a stubborn streak.
(tied) #41 German wirehaired pointer
This breed enjoys the outdoors but also likes relaxing at home. They are a popular breed that promises to be your best friend for a good thirteen years.
These stellar show dogs make excellent family pets. They shed minimally, are friendly, and have boundless energy. As with the rest of the group they have tied with, they live for about thirteen years.
This often-overlooked breed is great with children while remaining independent. They are known for being docile, trainable, and affectionate. The majority of them live until they are approximately thirteen years old.
(tied) #41 English springer spaniel
This popular hunting breed also makes a great pet. They are good with kids and other animals and will stick around for roughly thirteen years.
This well-known breed is intelligent and dependable although they can be a lot of hard work in the beginning. They have an average lifespan of thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Curly coated retriever
This independent and active breed requires a lot of time spent outdoors. When they are with their owners, they are affectionate but still need some time to themselves. Their average lifespan is thirteen years.
These tiny dogs are one of the oldest breeds in America. With the right training, a chihuahua can be the perfect companion. They will steal your heart for thirteen years and then stay in it forever.
(tied) #41 Cardigan Welsh corgi
These cattle herding dogs make excellent family pets and guardians. They are friendly with children as well as other pets and always seem to be in a good mood. They also live for approximately thirteen years.
This intelligent and trainable breed is popular for a reason. They love work, play, and their family (humans included). They are also among the breeds with a life expectancy of thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Belgian Tervuren
These working dogs like to stay active and busy. They learn quickly and are up for any challenge. They also have a lifespan of around thirteen years.
(tied) #41 Australian shepherd
This breed is on the top twenty list when it comes to popularity. They are caring and have a strong herding instinct that extends to other animals, children, and even birds. You can expect them to live an average of thirteen years.
(tied) #41 American Staffordshire terrier
Proper socialization early on is important to bring out the best qualities in this breed. They are loyal, quick to learn new tricks, and love a challenge. They have a lifespan of approximately thirteen years.
This tiny but domineering breed is always amusing. They have all the confidence of a big dog in a small package. They generally live thirteen years.
It goes without saying that greyhounds love to run. They’ll need plenty of space outdoors to really stretch their legs. They usually live a little more than thirteen years.
This family dog likes to have people around. They also like to have some space of their own outside to explore and dig. Their average lifespan is 13.2 years.
This very popular breed is a top competitor in agility, herding, and obedience. They do tend to bark a lot, so think about the neighbors before looking into adopting. They will be a huge part of the family for approximately 13.3 years.
The Pekingese was originally bred for Chinese royalty. This loyal breed will form a genuine bond with their favorite owner. Their lifespan is roughly 13.3 years.
These dogs are one of the pack, even among humans. They are friendly and easy-going companions. They live approximately 13.3 years.
This small breed loves children and was bred for primarily indoor living. They do well in apartments and are excellent pets. They live approximately 13.4 years on average.
#25 Soft-coated Wheaten terrier
This unique breed manages to be both loyal and stubborn. While they don’t shed much, they do require frequent grooming to avoid matted fur. They live approximately thirteen and a half years.
This breed does well just about anywhere. They can adapt to most climates and living situations. They will be with you for approximately thirteen and a half years.
This low-shedding breed is another one that is popular among allergy sufferers. These dogs are playful with huge personalities. They live approximately thirteen and a half years on average.
(tied) #25 Lakeland terrier
This friendly and confident breed isn’t quite as well known. They were originally bred to protect sheep from foxes. They are now primarily pets. Their lifespan is around thirteen and a half years.
This is a small and muscular Japanese breed. They are currently the most popular dogs in Japan. They live to be around thirteen and a half years old.
(tied) #25 Glen of Imaal terrier
This breed comes from a remote area of Ireland. Despite their relatively small stature, they are brave and bold working dogs. They usually live to see thirteen and a half years.
Chow chows have a lower odor than most other breeds, making them a good choice to have around the house. They are loyal and can adapt to life in a city. They usually live around thirteen and a half years.
(tied) #25 Brussels griffon
This breed requires affection and is prone to experiencing loneliness. However, they do best in a home with only adults due to their sensitive, emotional side. They usually live to around thirteen and a half years.
(tied) #25 Australian cattle dog
This cattle dog is actually related to the dingo, Australia’s famous wild dog breed. They are loyal but can be mischievous if not kept occupied. They live approximately thirteen and a half years.
(tied) #25 American Eskimo dog
This very trainable breed does great in family homes and colder climates. They live until they are around thirteen and a half years old.
This breed has been around for roughly two hundred years and has become a niche favorite in that time. They are lively and intelligent, but training them requires an experienced dog owner. They live for approximately 13.6 years.
This breed is great with children and can adapt to both city and country life. They do, however, tend to chase after cats and small wild animals. They live roughly 13.8 years.
Pointers have been helping to hunt game birds for as long as anyone can remember. They’re also great running companions. They often live to see the age of fourteen.
This breed is both courageous and gentle. They live for approximately fourteen years.
(tied) #20 Toy fox terrier
This breed was originally utilized to keep rats out of barns. However, their big personalities have made them a favorite in many homes. They live for around fourteen years.
Whippets love to run and require a fenced yard or a lot of walking. They are not really barkers and are generally low maintenance. They often live for more than fourteen years.
(tied) #17 Tibetan terrier
This breed is often associated with Buddhist monasteries, hence the name. They are affectionate and perceptive dogs with a life span of roughly 14.3 years.
(tied) #17 Bedlington terrier
This protective and non-shedding breed is a perfect choice for many people. They make great watchdogs and love to spend time around the house. They will live an estimated 14.3 years.
These small dogs take their watchdog job seriously but with minimal barking. They are the only breed native to Cuba and live for approximately fourteen and a half years.
The Tibetan spaniel is another breed associated with monasteries. They are small, confident, and playful dogs with an average lifespan of fifteen years.
The standard size poodle is an excellent athlete. They are also incredibly smart and great to have around. They live to be approximately fifteen.
The Pomeranian is another breed with an approximate lifespan of fifteen years. These tiny dogs are the perfect combination of protective, alert, and intelligent.
(tied) #7 Miniature schnauzer
This is the smallest of the schnauzer breeds. Miniature schnauzers adapt to both apartment and farm life, making them extremely popular among dog owners. They live for approximately fifteen years.
(tied) #7 Miniature pinscher
This tiny dog makes up for its lack of weight with pure fearlessness. The energetic breed has an average lifespan of fifteen years.
(tied) #7 Manchester terrier
This small to mid-sized dog breed is both smart and intelligent. In addition, you can expect them to live for approximately fifteen years.
(tied) #7 Italian greyhound
This breed does better in warm to moderate climates. They are active, charming, and require a high level of attention. They have an expected lifespan of fifteen years.
This popular breed is well adapted to city life. They live for an estimated fifteen years.
(tied) #7 Australian terrier
If you don’t want a house full of dogs, an Australian terrier might be the choice for you. They are loving, easy to train, and prefer to be the only dog in the house. They live to be fifteen years old on average.
#5 Toy Manchester terrier
Toy Manchester terriers have a lot of spirit. They enjoy chasing small prey and spending time with their human family. They will live an estimated fifteen and a half years.
This spirited and hypoallergenic breed is a favorite among small dogs. They will live for approximately fifteen and a half years on average.
Poodles dominate this list with their long lifespans. The toy poodle is no exception with its sixteen-year average.
(tied) #2 Miniature poodle
Like the toy poodle, the miniature poodle is also expected to live sixteen years on average. Miniature poodles share their traits, other than size, with the two other types of poodles.
The Lhasa apso lives sixteen years on average, with one breaking records by almost making it to thirty. They are loving, outgoing, and will be a part of the family for a very long time in dog years.
At the top of our list is the Schipperke. Despite rarely getting any taller than thirteen inches, they live an astounding seventeen years on average.
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