{"id":156135,"date":"2026-07-10T16:57:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-dogs-longlived-en"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:56","slug":"rating-dogs-longlived-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/rating-dogs-longlived","title":{"rendered":"Long-lived dogs: breeds that live the longest"},"content":{"rendered":"
In short<\/b> Long-lived dogs reach 15+ years \u2014 mostly small and primitive breeds with robust health. Ranked by the breed\u2019s lifespan.<\/div>
How we rated<\/div>

Ranked by the upper bound of the breed\u2019s lifespan. More years = higher position.<\/p><\/div>

Rankings:<\/span>For apartments<\/a>For kids<\/a>For beginners<\/a>Most affectionate<\/a>Quietest<\/a>Hypoallergenic<\/a>Active<\/a>Smartest<\/a>Guard dogs<\/a>Largest<\/a>Smallest<\/a>Longest-lived<\/a>Healthiest<\/a>Calmest<\/a>Cat-friendly<\/a>Cold-hardy<\/a>Hunting dogs<\/a>Non-drooling<\/a><\/div>1<\/span>\"Labradoodle\"Labradoodle<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>77 yrs<\/span><\/a>2<\/span>\"AmericanAmerican Indian Dog<\/span>Health 5.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>19 yrs<\/span><\/a>3<\/span>\"CotonCoton de Tulear<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>19 yrs<\/span><\/a>4<\/span>\"RatRat Terrier<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>5<\/span>\"Chihuahua\"Chihuahua<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>6<\/span>\"NewNew Guinea Singing Dog<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>7<\/span>\"MexicanMexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>8<\/span>\"ToyToy Poodle<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>9<\/span>\"ChineseChinese Crested Dog (Hairless)<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>10<\/span>\"LucasLucas Terrier<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>11<\/span>\"TibetanTibetan Terrier<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>12<\/span>\"LagottoLagotto Romagnolo<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>13<\/span>\"Smooth-FacedSmooth-Faced Pyrenean Sheepdog<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>14<\/span>\"PyreneanPyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired)<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>15<\/span>\"Mi-Ki\"Mi-Ki<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>16<\/span>\"Odis\"Odis<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>17<\/span>\"W\u00e4ller\"W\u00e4ller<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>18<\/span>\"AlaskanAlaskan Klee Kai (Mini Husky)<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>19<\/span>\"KaiKai Ken (Tiger Dog)<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>20<\/span>\"Basenji\"Basenji<\/span>Health 2.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>21<\/span>\"VolpinoVolpino Italiano<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>22<\/span>\"NorwegianNorwegian Buhund<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>23<\/span>\"MiniatureMiniature Pinscher<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>24<\/span>\"PoodlePoodle (Miniature or Dwarf)<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>25<\/span>\"BichonBichon Frise<\/span>Health 2.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>26<\/span>\"Havanese\"Havanese<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>27<\/span>\"GermanGerman Wirehaired Pointer<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>28<\/span>\"WestWest Highland White Terrier<\/span>Health 2.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>29<\/span>\"ManchesterManchester Terrier<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>30<\/span>\"AmericanAmerican Hairless Terrier<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>
FAQ<\/div>
Which dogs live the longest?<\/summary>
Small and primitive breeds: Chihuahua, Russian Toy, Jack Russell, Dachshund, many spitz breeds \u2014 often 15\u201316+ years.<\/div><\/details>
Why do small dogs live longer?<\/summary>
Large breeds age faster from the strain on the body; small ones wear out more slowly.<\/div><\/details>
How can I extend my dog\u2019s life?<\/summary>
Normal weight, exercise, a quality diet, prevention and regular check-ups are the key factors for longevity.<\/div><\/details><\/div>
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The tvaryny.com editors<\/b> \u2014 canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>