How long is a dog's lifespan? (Top 10 dog lifespans)

1. Tibetan Mastiff 20 years old

Tibet is a paradise for dogs. Due to ethnic customs, the hardworking and kind Tibetan herdsmen in the vast Tibet are never good at killing dogs. Dogs are loyal friends of humans. For generations, they have been covered with thick fur and vigilantly patrolling the vast plateau in the days when there are no warm beds, no midwives, and no nutritionists to adjust their lives.

The number of Tibetan dogs is the highest in the world, but Tibetan mastiffs are now one in a thousand in Qinghai-Tibet. There are a large number of Tibetan leopards, Tibetan wolves, Tibetan foxes and Tibetan lions living in the Qinghai-Tibet region. However, these dogs are by no means real Tibetan mastiffs. Some of them are the offspring of Tibetan mastiffs and several local dogs. Some dogs look like Tibetan mastiffs, but their personalities are fundamentally different; some dogs have the demeanor of Tibetan mastiffs, but their bones have degenerated, and they are not up to the test of difficulties, let alone breeding.

2. Maltese dog 18 years old

An ancient breed with a history of more than 3,000 years on the island of Malta. Statues similar to this dog can be found in Egyptian tombs from the 13th century BC. This dog arrived in Britain with the Roman army around 55 BC. Before the Middle Ages, it had always been the daily companion of European nobles, and its popularity has never diminished since then.

The fur color is pure white, brown and light yellow, with pure white being the most valuable. The Maltese dog is elegant, eye-catching and emotional. The top of the head is slightly round and covered with long hair. The nose tip is black and the lips are in a whisker-like scissor bite. The ears are low and drooping, covered with long ornamental hair. The eyes are large, round, protruding and brown, with black eye sockets. The body is long and narrow, the chest is wide, and the limbs are short and have ornamental hair. The hair is smooth and silky long, which can reach more than 20 cm when an adult. There is no undercoat.

3. Toy Poodle 15 years old

The Poodle is a French breed that was once used to hunt waterfowl. The breed reached its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries and was used for hunting, performance and companionship. It is divided into three categories according to size, and the most popular are the smaller breeds: miniature poodles and toy poodles. Among them, the toy poodle is the smallest one.

4. Miniature Dachshund 14.4 years old

Origin: Germany Originated in Germany in the 20th century, it is obviously smaller than its standard-sized counterparts. There are three types: short-haired miniature fur, short, dense and close to the body; long-haired straight and long, with side hairs in some parts; hard-haired miniature has rough and uniform bristles all over the body.

5. Whippet 14.3 years old

Appearance Ideal height: male dog 1175px, female dog 1100px. Weight: 8-12kg for male dogs; 5-9kg for female dogs. It is a small and smart dog. The head is long and thin; the upper and lower jaws are strong and powerful; the bite is scissor-like. The eyes are very lively. The ears are small and rose-shaped. The neck is delicate and beautiful, arched. The chest is deep and long. The back is long and wide. The abdomen is tight. The tail is pointed. The coat is fine and short. The colors are black, red, brown, white tiger color or salt blue, single color or mixed color.

6. American Cocker Spaniel 12.5 years old

American Cocker Spaniel (AmericanCooker Spaniel), also known as Cocker Spaniel, Fighting Cock Spaniel, Fighting Cock Dog, Cocker Spaniel Longhair, Hound Beagle. Originated in the United States.

Height: 36-38 cm for male dogs; 34-36 cm for female dogs.

Weight: 10-13 kg. Coat colors include black, brown, red, light yellow, silver, and a mixture of black and white.

Gentle temperament, rich emotions, cautious behavior; cheerful and lively; energetic, warm and friendly, alert and agile, cute and sweet appearance, easy to obey, loyal to the owner.

7. Chow Chow 13.5 years old

Chow Chow, often referred to as Chow, is a very old breed whose exact history has been lost in ancient China. Some historians record that more than a thousand years before the birth of Jesus, the Tads invaded China and brought a medium-sized dog to the West that looked like a lion and had a strange "blue-black" tongue. The Chow as we know it today is easily recognizable in pottery and sculptures from the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 22 A.D.) in China.

Other prehistoric artifacts indicate that the history of this breed is even earlier, and that it may have originally come from the Arctic and then migrated to Mongolia, Siberia and China. Some scholars claim that the Chow is the ancestor of the Samoyed, the Norwegian Elkhound, the Pomeranian, and the Keeshond. In modern times, there are reports that a Chinese emperor in the Tang Dynasty (7th century A.D.) owned 100,000 hunters and 2,500 "Chow dogs."

8. Shih Tzu 13.4 years old

Shih Tzu is an ancient dog breed that originated in Tibet, my country. Its ancestor is the Lhasa Apso, the favorite of Tibetan lamas. As early as the Sui and Tang dynasties, the image of Shih Tzu had already entered paintings and literary works. After the Manchus entered the Forbidden City in the 17th century, they introduced Shih Tzu directly from Tibet to the Forbidden City in Beijing. In 1930, during the cultural exchanges between China and many European countries, Shih Tzu was introduced to the European continent.

Shih Tzus are generally less than 27 cm tall and weigh no more than 7 kg. Because of their long and fluffy hair, they look relatively large. The hair on their heads grows radially in all directions, like a blooming chrysanthemum, so they are also known as "chrysanthemum-faced dogs". The long, dense, smooth hair is the main reason for their outstanding appearance. Their ears hang down and their tails are tightly curled up against their backs, but they are all covered by the long hair and are not easy to see clearly.

9. Beagle 13.3 years old

It is small and exquisite, with a middle forehead, a square muzzle, long and drooping ears, long and short thick hair, brown eyes, showing a gentle and happy look. It has a very pleasant and harmonious voice, a lively and naughty personality, and is less aggressive and is loved by the world. When chasing prey, it will never give up until it catches the prey.

10. Pekingese 13.3 years old

The Pekingese is a well-balanced and compact dog with heavy forequarters and light hindquarters. It originated in China, has personality, and a strong desire to perform. Its image resembles a lion. It represents courage, boldness, and self-esteem rather than beauty, elegance, or refinement.

The Pekingese, also known as the Palace Lion Dog, is an ancient Chinese dog breed with a history of 4,000 years. The "Kirin", the guardian god of the gate, is its incarnation. The Pekingese has a noble, intelligent, clever, brave, stubborn temperament, a gentle and lovely temperament, is very affectionate to its owner, and is suspicious of strangers.

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