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The 15 Dog Breeds With the Longest Lifespans

Written by: Scott H
Scott Haiduc is the Director of Publishing for iHeartDogs, iHeartCats and The Hero Company. When not working, Scott spends his time on the farm, taking care of his animals and crops.Read more
| Published on August 11, 2015

#7 – Coton de Tulear

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The Coton de Tulear is a small companion dog named for its cotton-like coat. They are playful and affectionate dogs that enjoy spending time with their families and live an average of  14-16 years.

#8 – Boykin Spaniel

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The Boykin Spaniel was developed in South Carolina, United States and is still used for hunting turkey and duck. They are excellent family companions but are active and intelligent working dogs that need an outlet for their desire to hunt. They have an average life expectancy of 14-16 years.

#9 – Border Collie

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The Border Collie is one of the most versatile working breeds originally developed for herding and still widely used for this job today. They also excel at obedience, agility, Flyball and more and live an average of  13-16 years.

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