Top 10 Dog Breeds That Live The Longest

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Maltese

Females of this breed tend to live one year longer than their male counterparts, but all Maltese pups are expected to have long lifespans since they suffer from few serious genetic diseases.

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Beagle

The oldest known Beagle was named Butch, who lived in Virginia and died at the ripe old age of 27 in 2009.

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Australian Shepherd

Aussies are known for their excellent herding ability, intelligence, and high energy — and they’re also one of the larger dogs on this list.

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Shih Tzu

These “lions” were sweethearts of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, and today they live long lives as companion animals throughout the world.

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Lhasa Apso

The oldest Lhasa apso on record lived a whopping 29 years and passed away in 1939. They’re known as good indoor watch dogs since they tend to be suspicious of strangers.

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Cockapoo

Hybrid Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mix with Poodle's lifespan dominance (10-14 years), ensuring longer life expectancy than Cocker Spaniels.

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Jack Russell Terrier

These pups are well known for their high level of energy. Maybe that’s what keeps them going so long!

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Toy Poodle

All poodles and poodle mixes have a fairly long expected lifespan, but as the littlest of the group, toy poodles have the longest.

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Chihuahua

They may be the smallest dog breed, but they can also boast being one of the longest-living, largely because they are not prone to any serious genetic illnesses.

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New Guinea Singing Dog

Rarest dog breed from New Guinea, known for singing howls. Only 100 in captivity. Primitive yet gentle and friendly with humans.

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