Ranking · 20 breeds
Long-lived dogs: breeds that live the longest
In short Long-lived dogs reach 15+ years — mostly small and primitive breeds with robust health. Ranked by the breed’s lifespan.
How we rated
Ranked by the upper bound of the breed’s lifespan. More years = higher position.
1
Coton de Tulear
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.0
19 yrs
2
American Indian Dog
Health 5.0
Apartment 2.0
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
3
Rat Terrier
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
4
Toy Poodle
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.5
18 yrs
5
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 3.5
18 yrs
6
Chihuahua
Health 3.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
7
Chinese Crested Dog (Hairless)
Health 3.0
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
8
Lucas Terrier
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 3.5
17 yrs
9
Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired)
Health 4.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
17 yrs
10
Smooth-Faced Pyrenean Sheepdog
Health 4.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
17 yrs
11
Lagotto Romagnolo
Health 3.0
Apartment 3.0
Energy 4.0
17 yrs
12
Wäller
Health 4.5
Apartment 3.0
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
13
Havanese
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
16 yrs
14
Mi-Ki
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 2.5
16 yrs
15
American Hairless Terrier
Health 4.0
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
16
Kai Ken (Tiger Dog)
Health 4.0
Apartment 2.5
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
17
Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
16 yrs
18
Volpino Italiano
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
16 yrs
19
Alaskan Klee Kai (Mini Husky)
Health 3.5
Apartment 3.5
Energy 4.5
16 yrs
20
Manchester Terrier
Health 3.5
Apartment 3.5
Energy 4.5
16 yrs
Coton de Tulear
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.0
19 yrs
2
American Indian Dog
Health 5.0
Apartment 2.0
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
3
Rat Terrier
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
4
Toy Poodle
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.5
18 yrs
5
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 3.5
18 yrs
6
Chihuahua
Health 3.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
7
Chinese Crested Dog (Hairless)
Health 3.0
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
8
Lucas Terrier
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.0
Energy 3.5
17 yrs
9
Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired)
Health 4.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
17 yrs
10
Smooth-Faced Pyrenean Sheepdog
Health 4.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
17 yrs
11
Lagotto Romagnolo
Health 3.0
Apartment 3.0
Energy 4.0
17 yrs
12
Wäller
Health 4.5
Apartment 3.0
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
13
Havanese
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
16 yrs
14
Mi-Ki
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 2.5
16 yrs
15
American Hairless Terrier
Health 4.0
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
16
Kai Ken (Tiger Dog)
Health 4.0
Apartment 2.5
Energy 4.0
16 yrs
17
Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
16 yrs
18
Volpino Italiano
Health 3.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
16 yrs
19
Alaskan Klee Kai (Mini Husky)
Health 3.5
Apartment 3.5
Energy 4.5
16 yrs
20
Manchester Terrier
Health 3.5
Apartment 3.5
Energy 4.5
16 yrs
How the ranking is built
order: Lifespan → Health → Apartment → Energy → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
FAQ
Which dogs live the longest?
Small and primitive breeds: Chihuahua, Russian Toy, Jack Russell, Dachshund, many spitz breeds — often 15–16+ years.
Why do small dogs live longer?
Large breeds age faster from the strain on the body; small ones wear out more slowly.
How can I extend my dog’s life?
Normal weight, exercise, a quality diet, prevention and regular check-ups are the key factors for longevity.