Published 15:35 IST, August 25th 2024

Chihuahuas, Dachshunds And Toy Poodles Are Among the Top 5 Longest-Living Dog Breeds in the World

If you're a pet lover, you may be wondering which dog breed lives the longest. We've rounded up the top five longest-living dog breeds in the world.

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Pets are a great dition to a home if only you have time for it. Raising a puppy comes with disvantages at times when you're travelling or busy at work as y need equal attention like a small child. 

If you're a pet lover, you may be wondering which dog breed lives longest. We've rounded up top five longest-living dog breeds in world.

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(Chihuahuas. Image: Pexels)

Chihuahuas is a Mexican breed dog. It is one of tiniest dog breeds in world. Chihuahuas are very alert and lively. This energetic dog could be tiny but it is one of healthiest amongst dog breeds. life expectancy of Chihuahuas is 15-20 years.

(Dachshund. Image: Pexels)

Anor small breed, Dachshund also known as wiener dog because of its lengthy torso typically lives for 12 to 16 years.   muscular and energetic dog was originally bred to be a bger hunter. According to reports, every Dachshund is at risk of developing intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) hence, it is essential to pay extra attention to bger dogs.

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(Toy Poodles. Image: Pexels)

Toy Poodles are smallest of poodle family. It is said that Toy Poodles are very smart y can learn basic training and tricks relatively more easily than or breeds of dogs. lifespan of Toy Poodles can reach up to 10 to 20 years, however, this dog breed can face small-dog health issues like dental disease, eye-sight issues, luxating patellas and Legg-Calvé-Pers disease.

(Jack Russell Terriers. Image: Pexels)

Jack Russell Terriers also known as Parson Russell Terriers, y are smart, friendly, and energetic. If you enjoy hiking trails, Jack Russell Terriers could be your hiking buddy as y are very active. Jack Russell Terriers can live up to 13 to 16 years. y are at risk of developing conditions like patellar luxation and arthritis.

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(Shih Tzus. Image: Pexels)

Shih Tzus are very gentle, outgoing, and playful. y enjoy playing with ir pets' parents and can also live up to 10 to 18th birthday. As y grow older due to ir squished brachycephalic face y can have health issues like breathing and overheating of ir body.

If you've me it this far in discovering top five longest-living dog breeds, it's clear by now that small dogs may look fragile, but y are among longest-living dogs in world.

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15:33 IST, August 25th 2024