Longest Living Dog Breeds

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One of the dog breeds with the longest lifespans is the chihuahua. Several people live over the age of 15, and occasionally someone even lives for 18 to 20 years.

1. Chihuahua

Even little dogs need regular training, mental stimulation, and exercise. While being typically in good condition, this breed is nonetheless prone to eye, dental, and heart issues.

1. Chihuahua

It's usual to come across dachshunds that are over 15 years old. Being the oldest dachshund still alive, Chanel earned a Guinness World Record. She passed away in 2009 at the age of 21. 

2. Dachshund

Nonetheless, dachshunds can experience age-related health difficulties, especially back problems, which can be made worse by obesity.

2. Dachshund

Toy poodles typically live to be 16 to 18 years old. Yet, the breed is also prone to severe dental disease, eye ailments, and orthopaedic issues.

3. Toy poodle

Shih tzus are amiable and adaptable dogs that typically live to be 14 years old or more. These dogs need frequent fun and brief walks because they were bred to be friends.

4. Shih tzus 

The Maltese is a normally extremely healthy tiny breed with a lifespan of up to 15 years.

5. Maltese

They can become wonderful family pets that live for up to 14 to 16 years. Heart disease, collapsing tracheas, luxating patellas, and dental disease are among the breed's common health issues.

6. Pomeranian

The shiba inu has a lengthy lifetime for a medium-sized breed, living up to 14 to 16 years of age. These canines are not for everyone because they have a tendency to be quite independent and distant. 

7. shiba inu

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