Here are the 10 longest-lived dog breeds – can live up to 29 years

1. Chihuahuas

It is not uncommon for a Chihuahua to live to be 18 years old and it is one of the longest living dog breeds. A Chihuahua mix was once named the world’s oldest dog in Guinness Book of Records. The Chihuahua is named Spike and turned 23 in December 2022.

2. Border collies

The border collie is an active breed of dog appreciated as a sheepdog but also as a companion dog. The dog breed is considered to be very intelligent and can be seen in, among other things, the 1995 film Babe. A border collie lives around 10-14 years but can be much older. Border collie Skippy from Ireland was born in 1995 and turned 26 in 2022, writes Irish Mirror.

3. Australian Cattle Dog

This dog breed is a cross between the Australian Wild Dog Dingo and the Scottish Highland Smooth-Coated Collies. The Australian Cattle Dog is a working dog and is primarily used as a guard dog and herding dog. The Australian Cattledog lives on average between 12 and 16 years old but can be much older. It was previously an Australian Cattle Dog who held the record for the oldest dog in the world. She was 29 and her name was Bluey.

4. Poodle

A poodle lives on average between 12 and 18 years and is considered more hypoallergenic because, among other things, it does not lose hair. Many mixed breeds of Poodles are relatively long-lived, and the Labradoodle, which is a mix between the Labrador and the Poodle, has become one of the most popular companion dogs.

5. Cocker Spaniel

Another popular Poodle mix is ​​the Cocker Spaniel, which lives an average of 16 years. It’s a mix between the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel that probably derives its longest lifespan from the Poodle’s genes, as a Cocker Spaniel typically lives between 12 and 18 years old.

6. Pomeranians

This dog breed is characterized by its fluffy coat and lively temper. The Pomeranian is a variant of the German Spitz and has a double coat that requires careful coat care. A Pomeranian lives on average between 12 and 16 years.

One of the most famous dogs in the world was a Pomeranian named Boo. He lived between 2006 and 2019 but still has over 15 million followers today. Facebook.

7. Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier is also called Parson Russell Terrier. It is an active companion dog that is also used as a hunting dog. The average age of jack russell terriers is around 11-13 years old.

This breed of dog has been spotted in the 1994 film The Mask and the television series Frasier, among others. In Frasier, the dog who played the show’s character, Eddie, received more fan letters than any other actor, according to IMDB.

8.Beagle

A beagle lives an average of 12 to 15 years. The oldest beagle in the world was called Butch and was 28 years old. He once held the world record in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest dog in the world.

9. Yorkshire Terrier

This small breed of dog is also called “York”. A Yorkshire terrier can be up to 15-16 years old.

10. Australian Shepherd

This sheepdog is also called “aussies”. The Australian Shepherd is considered a very intelligent dog breed and has a lifespan of 13 to 15 years.

Sources: Modern pet insurance, The Swedish Kennel Club, Swedish veterinarians, Dog breed information

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