{"id":156136,"date":"2026-07-10T16:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-dogs-longlived-us"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:57","slug":"rating-dogs-longlived-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/us\/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>\u0421\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0436\u043e\u0432\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0431\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u043e\u0432\u0433\u043e\u0436\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0437\u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u0440\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0456 \u0434\u043e \u043a\u043e\u0442\u0456\u0432<\/a>\u041c\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0437\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456\u0439\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041c\u0438\u0441\u043b\u0438\u0432\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0435 \u0441\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044f\u0432\u0456<\/a><\/div>1<\/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>2<\/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>3<\/span>\"RatRat Terrier<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>4<\/span>\"Chihuahua\"Chihuahua<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>5<\/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>6<\/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>7<\/span>\"ToyToy Poodle<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>18 yrs<\/span><\/a>8<\/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>9<\/span>\"LucasLucas Terrier<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>10<\/span>\"TibetanTibetan Terrier<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>11<\/span>\"LagottoLagotto Romagnolo<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>12<\/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>13<\/span>\"PyreneanPyrenean Shepherd (Long-Haired)<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>17 yrs<\/span><\/a>14<\/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>15<\/span>\"Odis\"Odis<\/span>Health 4.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>16<\/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>17<\/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>18<\/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>19<\/span>\"Basenji\"Basenji<\/span>Health 2.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>20<\/span>\"VolpinoVolpino Italiano<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>21<\/span>\"NorwegianNorwegian Buhund<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>22<\/span>\"MiniatureMiniature Pinscher<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>23<\/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>24<\/span>\"BichonBichon Frise<\/span>Health 2.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>25<\/span>\"Havanese\"Havanese<\/span>Health 4.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>26<\/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>27<\/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>28<\/span>\"ManchesterManchester Terrier<\/span>Health 3.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>29<\/span>\"PuliPuli (Hungarian Water Dog)<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>16 yrs<\/span><\/a>30<\/span>\"Schipperke\"Schipperke<\/span>Health 3.0<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/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>