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.
25. Pomeranian
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 14 Years
24. Coton de Tulear
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
23. Toy Manchester Terrier
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
22. Scottish Collie
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
21. Australian Terrier
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
20. Pom-Coton
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
19. Boykin Spaniel
Maximum Life Expectancy: 16 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
18. Pomchi
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
17. Lacasapoo
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
16. Jack Chi
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
15. Rat Terrier and Poodle Mix
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
14. Brussels Griffon
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
13. Australian Shepherd
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
12. Cheenese
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
11. Ratshi Terrier
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
10. Lhasa Apso
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
9. Shih Tzu
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 15 Years
8. Lagotto Romagnolo
Maximum Life Expectancy: 17 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
7. Ratese
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
6. Rat-Cha
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
5. Cockapoo
Maximum Life Expectancy: 18 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
4. Toy Poodle
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
3. Jack Russel Terrier
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 16 Years
2. Chihuahua
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 17 Years
1. New Guinea Singing Dog
Maximum Life Expectancy: 20 Years
Average Life Expectancy: 17 Years