Dogs with the longest lifespans
Maximum documented lifespan — 15 years for the Yorkshire Terrier
All dogsWhen it comes to dog longevity, the rule is counter-intuitive: the smaller the dog, the longer it lives. The breeds below regularly exceed 14 years, some individuals living past 18. Genetics set the potential — diet, maintaining healthy weight, and preventive veterinary care determine the rest.
Our selection
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Yorkshire Terrier
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Basset Hound
Race canine medium au caractère unique.
Bichon Frisé
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Beagle
Race canine medium au caractère unique.
Carlin
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Bouledogue Français
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Coton de Tuléar
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Pinscher Nain
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Lhassa Apso
Race canine small au caractère unique.
Shar-Pei
Race canine medium au caractère unique.
Griffon belge
race de chiens
Ratier de Prague
race de chiens
Compare at a glance
The breeds in this selection, side by side.
| # | Breed | Size | Weight | Energy | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yorkshire Terrier | Small | 2–4 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 2 | Basset Hound | Medium | 20–29 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 3 | Bichon Frisé | Small | 5–8 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 4 | Beagle | Medium | 9–11 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 5 | Carlin | Small | 6–8 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 6 | Bouledogue Français | Small | 8–14 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 7 | Coton de Tuléar | Small | 4–6 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 8 | Pinscher Nain | Small | 4–6 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 9 | Lhassa Apso | Small | 5–8 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 10 | Shar-Pei | Medium | 18–30 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 11 | Griffon belge | Very small | 2.975–4.025 kg | Élevée | 13–17 ans |
| 12 | Ratier de Prague | Very small | 2.21–2.99 kg | Modérée | 13–17 ans |
Methodology
Automatic ranking generated from documented breed data (size, origin, longevity, energy, coat). Updated with the catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle race arrive en tête du classement ?
Yorkshire Terrier ouvre notre sélection : race canine small au caractère unique. Consultez sa fiche complète pour le caractère, la santé et l'alimentation adaptée.
Quelle race de cette sélection vit le plus longtemps ?
Griffon belge, avec une espérance de vie de 13–17 ans. L'alimentation et le suivi vétérinaire pèsent fortement sur la longévité réelle.
Comment ce classement est-il établi ?
Automatic ranking generated from documented breed data (size, origin, longevity, energy, coat). Updated with the catalog.
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