Special Report
The Shortest and Longest Living Dog Breeds in the World
November 5, 2020 2:14 pm
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10. Border terrier
> Median lifespan: 14.0 years
> Breed popularity rank: 88 out of 193
> Height: 12-15 inches
> Weight: 13-15.5 pounds (male), 11.5-14 pounds (female)
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9. Cairn terrier
> Median lifespan: 14.0 years
> Breed popularity rank: 69 out of 193
> Height: 10 inches (male), 9.5 inches (female)
> Weight: 14 pounds (male), 13 pounds (female)
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8. Australian silky terrier
> Median lifespan: 14.3 years
> Breed popularity rank: 112 out of 193
> Height: 9-10 inches
> Weight: 10 pounds
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7. Lhasa apso
> Median lifespan: 14.3 years
> Breed popularity rank: 71 out of 193
> Height: 10-11 inches (male), slightly smaller (female)
> Weight: 12-18 pounds
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6. Swedish vallhund
> Median lifespan: 14.4 years
> Breed popularity rank: 169 out of 193
> Height: 12.5-13.75 inches (male), 11.5-12.75 inches (female)
> Weight: 20-35 pounds
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5. Tibetan spaniel
> Median lifespan: 14.4 years
> Breed popularity rank: 119 out of 193
> Height: 10 inches
> Weight: 9-15 pounds
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4. Canaan dog
> Median lifespan: 14.6 years
> Breed popularity rank: 179 out of 193
> Height: 20-24 inches (male), 19-23 inches (female)
> Weight: 45-55 pounds (male), 35-45 pounds (female)
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3. Toy poodle
> Median lifespan: 14.6 years
> Breed popularity rank: 7 out of 193
> Height: No more than 10 inches
> Weight: 4-6 pounds
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2. Irish terrier
> Median lifespan: 14.8 years
> Breed popularity rank: 116 out of 193
> Height: 18 inches
> Weight: 27 pounds (male), 25 pounds (female)
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1. Lakeland terrier
> Median lifespan: 15.5 years
> Breed popularity rank: 147 out of 193
> Height: 14-15 inches (male), slightly smaller (female)
> Weight: 17 pounds (male), slightly smaller (female)
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