Longest Living Dog Breeds on Earth
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00:00 1.
00:01 Australian Shepherd
00:02 The Australian Shepherd, also known as Aussie, is a medium-sized breed of dog that was developed
00:16 or ranches in the western United States during the 19th century.
00:20 Results of a 1998 internet survey with a sample size of 614 Australian Shepherds indicated
00:27 an average lifespan of 12.5 years, but their longevity may be declining.
00:33 A 2004 UK survey found a median longevity of 9 years.
00:38 Aussies are known for their excellent herding ability, intelligence and high energy.
00:42 And they are also one of the largest dogs on this list.
00:46 2.
00:47 Beagle
00:48 Although Beagle-type dogs have existed for 2,500 years, the modern breed was developed
00:54 in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North
01:00 Country Beagle, the Southern Hound and possibly the Harrier.
01:04 Dogs of similar size and purpose to the modern Beagle can be traced in ancient Greece back
01:09 to the 5th century BC.
01:12 Some dog breeds have very short lifespans in comparison, such as the Irish Wolfhound
01:16 that only has an estimated life expectancy of 6-8 years.
01:21 The typical longevity of Beagle is 12-15 years.
01:25 The oldest known Beagle was named Butch, who lived in Virginia and died at the ripe old
01:30 age of 27 years in 2009.
01:33 3.
01:34 Maltese
01:35 The Maltese has a longer lifespan in comparison to many other breeds.
01:39 This is due to his size, smaller breeds often live longer than their larger counterparts.
01:45 For the Maltese dog breed, 12-15 years is the normal range for life expectancy.
01:50 With 13 years old being the average age for a Maltese to live if its passing is due to
01:55 the natural causes.
01:57 Females of this breed tend to live one year longer than their male counterparts.
02:01 But all Maltese pups are expected to have long lifespans since they suffer from very
02:07 few genetic diseases.
02:09 4.
02:10 Shih Tzu
02:11 The word Shih Tzu means "lion" in Chinese.
02:14 DNA analysis placed the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed in the group of ancient breeds
02:20 indicating close genetic relationship to wolves.
02:23 However, small breed dogs live longer than large breed dogs.
02:27 Therefore, the Shih Tzu lifespan has a range of 10-16 years.
02:31 The average is 13 years old, and since this is an approximation, some Shih Tzu can live
02:36 longer than this, even 18 years.
02:39 Much the same way that it often happens with humans, female Shih Tzu will live a bit longer
02:44 than males, approximately 1.4 years.
02:47 These lions were sweethearts of the Chinese Ming dynasty, and today they live long lives
02:52 as companion animals throughout the world.
02:55 5.
02:56 Lhasa Apso
02:58 This breed is considered to be one of the first dogs considered by humanity as a pet.
03:03 This very furry little dog is originally from Tibet and is named for the holy city of Lhasa.
03:09 For thousands of years, the Lhasa Apso was exclusive property of nobility and monks.
03:14 The breed was considered sacred, and when an owner died, it was thought his soul entered
03:19 the body of his Lhasa.
03:21 They were used as guard dogs for Buddhist monasteries and in the homes of important
03:25 Tibetan nobles.
03:27 The oldest Lhasa Apso on record lived a whopping 29 years and passed away in 1939.
03:34 They are known as good indoor watchdogs since they tend to be suspicious of strangers.
03:39 6.
03:41 Cockapo
03:42 Smaller dogs tend to be quite long-lived, and hence it is not unusual for cockapoo to
03:47 have a lifespan of 14 to 18 years.
03:50 This is a hybrid breed, a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, but their lifespan
03:55 must be inherited from Poodle's side, since they generally live between 12 to 18 years.
04:01 Purebred breed associations such as the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club do
04:06 not recognize Cockapoo as a breed.
04:10 7.
04:11 Jack Russell Terrier
04:13 The Jack Russell Terrier is a small dog developed in England some 200 years ago to hunt foxes.
04:19 It is principally white-bodied and rough-coated but can be any color.
04:23 These pups are well known for their high level of energy.
04:26 Maybe that's what keeps them going so long.
04:30 The breed was a reputation for being healthy with a long lifespan.
04:34 Jack Russells can live from 13 to 18 years given proper care.
04:39 8.
04:40 Toy Poodle
04:41 Ranked second most intelligent dog breed, the Poodle is skillful in many dog sports
04:47 and activities, including agility, obedience, circus performance, and assistance dogs.
04:53 The origin of Poodle is said to be in Germany, where it was known as the Poodle Hound.
04:59 All Poodles and Poodle mixes have a fairly long expected lifespan, but as the littlest
05:04 of the group, Toy Poodles have the longest average lifespan of 16 years.
05:10 9.
05:11 Chihuahua
05:12 The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named after the state of Chihuahua in
05:17 Mexico.
05:18 The most common theory about their origin is that Chihuahuas are descended from the Tachichi,
05:22 a companion dog favored by the Toltec civilization in Mexico, but no one knows for sure about
05:28 its exact origin.
05:30 They may be the smallest dog breed, but they can also boast being one of the longest living
05:34 largely because they are not prone to any serious genetic illnesses.
05:39 Their average lifespan is 17 years.
05:43 10.
05:44 New Guinea Singing Dog
05:45 Haven't heard of this breed before?
05:48 Well, that's probably because it is considered the world's rarest dog.
05:52 This wild dog originated in New Guinea and is known for its singing howl.
05:57 Only about 100 are alive today.
06:00 Though they are thought to be the most primitive dog in existence today, they are gentle and
06:05 friendly with humans.
06:06 There is also a rare dog named Charlotte's Gwintly that generally lives for 16 to 20
06:15 years.
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