Special Report
The Shortest and Longest Living Dog Breeds in the World
September 18, 2019 7:31 pm
Last Updated: January 15, 2020 10:08 am
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20. Papillon
> Median lifespan: 13.1 years
> Breed popularity rank: 54 out of 193
> Height: 8-11 inches
> Weight: 5-10 pounds
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19. Fox terrier
> Median lifespan: 13.1 years
> Breed popularity rank: 101 out of 193
> Height: 15.5 inches
> Weight: 18 pounds (male), 15-17 (female)
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18. Norwegian elkhound
> Median lifespan: 13.2 years
> Breed popularity rank: 97 out of 193
> Height: 20.5 inches (male), 19.5 inches (female)
> Weight: 55 pounds (male), 48 pounds (female)
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17. Shih-tzu
> Median lifespan: 13.2 years
> Breed popularity rank: 20 out of 193
> Height: 9-10.5 inches
> Weight: 9-16 pounds
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16. Bedlington terrier
> Median lifespan: 13.4 years
> Breed popularity rank: 141 out of 193
> Height: 15-17.5 inches
> Weight: 17-23 pounds
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15. Norwich terrier
> Median lifespan: 13.4 years
> Breed popularity rank: 108 out of 193
> Height: 10 inches
> Weight: 12 pounds
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14. Bearded collie
> Median lifespan: 13.5 years
> Breed popularity rank: 127 out of 193
> Height: 21-22 inches (male), 20-21 inches (female)
> Weight: 45-55 pounds
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13. Italian greyhound
> Median lifespan: 13.5 years
> Breed popularity rank: 73 out of 193
> Height: 13-15 inches
> Weight: 7-14 pounds
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12. Basenji
> Median lifespan: 13.5 years
> Breed popularity rank: 87 out of 193
> Height: 17 inches (male), 16 inches (female)
> Weight: 24 pounds (male), 22 pounds (female)
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11. Miniature poodle
> Median lifespan: 13.9 years
> Breed popularity rank: 7 out of 193
> Height: 10-15 inches
> Weight: 10-15 pounds
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