List of Dog breeds that live the longest

All dogs go to heaven. But according to a new study of nearly 600,000 British dogs from more than 150 breeds, a bulldog might head there years before a Border terrier.

The researchers found that large breeds and breeds with flattened faces have shorter average lifespans than smaller dogs and those with elongated snouts. They also discovered that female dogs live slightly longer than males.

A recent study by the University of Liverpool and the Dog Trust association has shed some light on this. The study looked at factors like the dog’s size, sex, and even the shape of its nose to see how these might affect its lifespan.

The results? Generally, small dogs with big noses live the longest. Take a female dachshund, for example. If all goes well, she could be your companion for a very long time.

The researchers hope their findings will help future dog owners make informed decisions. But they also stress the importance of considering the ethical implications. It’s one thing not to encourage breeding dogs that are likely to suffer from health problems. It’s another to ignore breeds that might not live as long due to their physical traits. And let’s not forget, luck also plays a part in how long our furry friends stay with us.

Top 10 breeds, average lifespans

Breed	Average Lifespan (years)
Lancashire Heeler	15.4
Tibetan Spaniel	15.2
Bolognese	14.9
Shiba Inu	14.6
Papillon	14.5
Havanese	14.5
Lakeland Terrier	14.2
Coton de Tulear	14.2
Border Terrier	14.2
Schipperke	14.2
Large Munsterlander	14.1
Lhasa Apso	14
Swedish Vallhund	14
German Spitz Mittel	14
Norwich Terrier	14
Australian Cattle Dog	14
Poodle	14
Cairn Terrier	14
Italian Greyhound	14
Miniature Dachshund	14
Welsh Springer Spaniel	14
Lowchen	13.9
Bearded Collie	13.9
Belgian Tervuren	13.8
Parson Russell Terrier	13.8
Finnish Lapphund	13.8
Bracco Italiano	13.8
Welsh Terrier	13.8
Tibetan Terrier	13.8
Australian Shepherd	13.7
Miniature Pinscher	13.7
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	13.7
Bedlington Terrier	13.7
Spanish Water Dog	13.7
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	13.7
Wire Fox Terrier	13.5
English Springer Spaniel	13.5
Irish Terrier	13.5
Norfolk Terrier	13.5
Sussex Spaniel	13.5
Vizsla	13.5
Chinese Crested	13.4
Whippet	13.4
Shetland Sheepdog	13.4
West Highland White Terrier	13.4
German Shorthaired Pointer	13.4
Brussels Griffon	13.3
Miniature Schnauzer	13.3
American Cocker Spaniel	13.3
Collie	13.3
Jack Russell Terrier	13.3
Silky Terrier	13.3
Puli	13.3
Yorkshire Terrier	13.3
English Cocker Spaniel	13.3
Tibetan Mastiff	13.3
Saluki	13.3
Pekingese	13.3
Dalmatian	13.2
Dachshund	13.2
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	13.2
Polish Lowland Sheepdog	13.2
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	13.2
Golden Retriever	13.2
Cardigan Welsh Corgi	13.1
English Setter	13.1
Border Collie	13.1
Field Spaniel	13.1
Sealyham Terrier	13.1
Labrador Retriever	13.1
Samoyed	13.1
Maltese	13.1
Toy Manchester Terrier	13
Foxhound	13
German Wirehaired Pointer	13
Standard Schnauzer	13
Japanese Spitz	13
Portuguese Water Dog	13
Norwegian Elkhound	13
Toy Fox Terrier	12.9
Irish Setter	12.9
Weimaraner	12.8
Dandie Dinmont Terrier	12.8
Shih Tzu	12.8
Scottish Terrier	12.7
Briard	12.6
Beagle	12.5
Basset Hound	12.5
American Staffordshire Terrier	12.5
Bichon Frise	12.5
Japanese Chin	12.5
Kerry Blue Terrier	12.4
Gordon Setter	12.4
Skye Terrier	12.4
Keeshond	12.3
Clumber Spaniel	12.3
Miniature Bull Terrier	12.2
Pomeranian	12.2
Curly-Coated Retriever	12.2
Old English Sheepdog	12.1
Chow Chow	12.1
Basenji	12.1
Giant Schnauzer	12.1
Glen Of Imaal Terrier	12.1
Crossbreed	12
Airedale Terrier	12
Bull Terrier	12
Canaan Dog	12
Staffordshire Bull Terrier	12
Belgian Malinois	12
Borzoi	12
Kelpie	12
Rhodesian Ridgeback	12
Spinone Italiano	11.9
Siberian Husky	11.9
Chihuahua	11.8
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	11.8
Boston Terrier	11.8
Flat-Coated Retriever	11.7
Pug	11.6
Chesapeake Bay Retriever	11.6
Greyhound	11.5
Akita	11.4
German Shepherd Dog	11.3
Boxer	11.3
American EskimoDog	11.3
Alaskan Malamute	11.3
Bouvier des Flandres	11.3
Doberman Pinscher	11.2
Afghan Hound	11.1
Brittany	11.1
Dogue de Bordeaux	11.1
Newfoundland	11
Great Pyrenees	10.9
Black Russian Terrier	10.9
Irish Water Spaniel	10.8
Chinese Shar-Pei	10.6
Rottweiler	10.6
Great Dane	10.6
Scottish Deerhound	10.5
Bullmastiff	10.2
Anatolian Shepherd	10.1
Bernese Mountain Dog	10.1
Leonberger	10
Pharaoh Hound	10
Irish Wolfhound	9.9
Bulldog	9.8
French Bulldog	9.8
Affenpinscher	9.3
Bloodhound	9.3
Neapolitan Mastiff	9.3
Saint Bernard	9.3
Mastiff	9
Cane Corso	8.1
Presa Canario	7.7
Caucasian Shepherd Dog	5.4

Figures on the life expectancy of dogs

In a recent study, researchers tracked half a million dogs in the UK. This allowed them to work out the average lifespan for each breed, taking into account factors like sex and size.

On average, dogs live for about 12.5 years. Female dogs tend to live a bit longer, with an average lifespan of 12.7 years, compared to 12.4 years for males.

These averages can vary a lot between breeds and sizes. For instance, French Bulldogs typically live for about 9.8 years. On the other hand, Lancashire Heelers can live up to 15.4 years.

The study also found that Labradors are the most popular breed in the UK. They have an average lifespan of 13.1 years.

What factors influence?

Larger dogs with snub noses turned out to have a shorter life expectancy. Additionally, we know that they tend to experience many more health problems throughout their lives.

Certain dogs, known as brachycephalic dogs, have a short head, flat face, and small nostrils. These physical traits can lead to breathing problems, which can make these dogs get tired easily and even faint. This is why these dogs usually don’t live as long.

Interestingly, these dogs often look cute to us because their flat noses make them look like small children. This has led to these breeds being very popular and often bred, despite the health problems they can have.

Knowing how long different breeds of dogs live can be useful. But remember, these are just averages. Your pet could live longer or shorter than the average for its breed, size, or nose shape. So, it’s not a good idea to choose a pet based only on these averages.

The study also found that purebred dogs tend to live longer than mixed breeds. This might make you think it’s better to get a purebred dog. But it’s important to note that this includes breeds that have been deliberately mixed to keep certain traits, like the flat nose that can cause health problems.

Even Queen Elizabeth II has dogs that are a mix of different breeds. These dogs, called dorgis, have been bred in palaces for many years. They’re not the result of stray dogs falling in love. These dogs probably wouldn’t live less long than purebred dogs, as long as they have a good home. So, let’s keep that in mind.

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