Dogs are our friends. One of life’s biggest tragedies is that our loyal and sweet pet companions don’t live as long as we do. We have compiled a list of 25 longest-living dog breeds guaranteed to reach a ripe-old age.
Pomeranian
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 14 Years
Coton de Tulear
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Toy Manchester Terrier
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Scottish Collie
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Australian Terrier
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Pom-Coton
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Boykin Spaniel
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Pomchi
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Lacasapoo
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Jack Chi
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Rat Terrier and Poodle Mix
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Brussels Griffon
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Australian Shepherd
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Cheenese
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Ratshi Terrier
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Shih Tzu
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Ratese
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Rat-Cha
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Cockapoo
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Toy Poodle
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Jack Russel Terrier
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Chihuahua
Average Life Expectancy: 17 Years
New Guinea Singing Dog
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 17 Years