Special Report
The Shortest and Longest Living Dog Breeds in the World
November 5, 2020 2:14 pm
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30. Norwegian buhund
> Median lifespan: 12.7 years
> Breed popularity rank: 165 out of 193
> Height: 17-18.5 inches (male), 16-17.5 inches (female)
> Weight: 31-40 pounds (male), 26-35 pounds (female)
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29. Welsh terrier
> Median lifespan: 12.7 years
> Breed popularity rank: 107 out of 193
> Height: 15 inches (male), proportionally smaller (female)
> Weight: 20 pounds, proportionally smaller (female)
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28. Staffordshire bull terrier
> Median lifespan: 12.8 years
> Breed popularity rank: 80 out of 193
> Height: 14-16 inches
> Weight: 28-38 pounds (male), 24-34 pounds (female)
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27. Whippet
> Median lifespan: 12.8 years
> Breed popularity rank: 61 out of 193
> Height: 19-22 inches (male), 18-21 inches (female)
> Weight: 25-40 pounds
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26. Manchester terrier
> Median lifespan: 12.8 years
> Breed popularity rank: 133 out of 193
> Height: 15-16 inches
> Weight: 12-22 pounds
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25. Brittany
> Median lifespan: 12.9 years
> Breed popularity rank: 26 out of 193
> Height: 17.5-20.5 inches
> Weight: 30-40 pounds
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24. Bichon frise
> Median lifespan: 12.9 years
> Breed popularity rank: 46 out of 193
> Height: 9.5-11.5 inches
> Weight: 12-18 pounds
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23. Miniature pinscher
> Median lifespan: 13.0 years
> Breed popularity rank: 70 out of 193
> Height: 10-12.5 inches
> Weight: 8-10 pounds
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22. Schipperke
> Median lifespan: 13.0 years
> Breed popularity rank: 105 out of 193
> Height: 11-13 inches (male), 10-12 inches (female)
> Weight: 10-16 pounds
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21. West Highland white terrier
> Median lifespan: 13.0 years
> Breed popularity rank: 42 out of 193
> Height: 11 inches (male). 10 inches, female
> Weight: 15-20 pounds
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