110 breeds · updated Oct 2026
Dog breed life span chart: how long does each breed live?
This chart lists every breed in our database with its typical life span in years, sorted from longest to shortest. Sort it by weight or size class and a pattern appears that research keeps finding: smaller dogs generally live longer than larger ones.
The life spans here are typical ranges drawn from breed clubs and veterinary sources, so treat them as averages, not predictions. Many dogs live beyond the range for their breed and others fall short, and hybrids are hardest to predict because they inherit from both parents.
Size is only part of the picture. Researchers are still working out why large dogs age faster, and most findings are associations rather than proof. What you can influence is clearer: a healthy weight, regular dental care and routine vet visits all matter. A study of companion dogs found no significant difference in survival between purebred and mixed-breed dogs, so pedigree is not the deciding factor either.
| Breed | Size | Height | Weight | Life span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coton de Tulear | Small | 9–11 in (23–28 cm) | 8–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 15–19 years |
| Lagotto Romagnolo | Medium | 16–19 in (41–48 cm) | 24–35 lb (11–16 kg) | 15–17 years |
| Chinese Crested | Toy | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | 8–12 lb (4–5 kg) | 13–18 years |
| Chihuahua | Toy | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 3–6 lb (1–3 kg) | 14–16 years |
| Havanese | Small | 8.5–11.5 in (22–29 cm) | 7–14 lb (3–6 kg) | 14–16 years |
| Papillon | Toy | 8–11 in (20–28 cm) | 5–10 lb (2–5 kg) | 14–16 years |
| Rat Terrier | Small | 10–18 in (25–46 cm) | 10–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 12–18 years |
| Bichon Frise | Small | 9.5–11.5 in (24–29 cm) | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 14–15 years |
| Italian Greyhound | Toy | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | 7–14 lb (3–6 kg) | 14–15 years |
| Shiba Inu | Small | 13.5–16.5 in (34–42 cm) | 17–23 lb (8–10 kg) | 13–16 years |
| Standard Schnauzer | Medium | 17.5–19.5 in (44–50 cm) | 30–50 lb (14–23 kg) | 13–16 years |
| American Eskimo Dog | Small | 9–19 in (23–48 cm) | 6–35 lb (3–16 kg) | 13–15 years |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | Medium | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | 40–70 lb (18–32 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Australian Cattle Dog | Medium | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Cairn Terrier | Small | 9.5–10 in (24–25 cm) | 13–14 lb (6–6 kg) | 13–15 years |
| Cockapoo | Small | 9–16 in (23–41 cm) | 6–30 lb (3–14 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Dachshund | Small | 5–9 in (13–23 cm) | 8–32 lb (4–15 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Miniature Pinscher | Toy | 10–12.5 in (25–32 cm) | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Pomeranian | Toy | 6–7 in (15–18 cm) | 3–7 lb (1–3 kg) | 12–16 years |
| Poodle | Medium | 10–24 in (25–61 cm) | 4–70 lb (2–32 kg) | 10–18 years |
| Pug | Small | 10–13 in (25–33 cm) | 14–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 13–15 years |
| Shih Tzu | Small | 9–10.5 in (23–27 cm) | 9–16 lb (4–7 kg) | 10–18 years |
| West Highland White Terrier | Small | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) | 15–20 lb (7–9 kg) | 13–15 years |
| Australian Shepherd | Medium | 18–23 in (46–58 cm) | 40–65 lb (18–29 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Basenji | Small | 16–17 in (41–43 cm) | 22–24 lb (10–11 kg) | 13–14 years |
| Bernedoodle | Large | 12–29 in (30–74 cm) | 10–90 lb (5–41 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Border Collie | Medium | 18–22 in (46–56 cm) | 30–55 lb (14–25 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Border Terrier | Small | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 11.5–15.5 lb (5–7 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Brussels Griffon | Toy | 7–10 in (18–25 cm) | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Small | 10.5–12.5 in (27–32 cm) | 25–38 lb (11–17 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Cavachon | Small | 10–13 in (25–33 cm) | 12–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Small | 12–13 in (30–33 cm) | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Cavapoo | Small | 9–14 in (23–36 cm) | 9–22 lb (4–10 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Irish Setter | Large | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Jack Russell Terrier | Small | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 11–13 lb (5–6 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Keeshond | Medium | 17–18 in (43–46 cm) | 35–45 lb (16–20 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Lhasa Apso | Small | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Maltese | Toy | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Maltipoo | Toy | 8–14 in (20–36 cm) | 5–20 lb (2–9 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Miniature Schnauzer | Small | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 11–20 lb (5–9 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Pomsky | Small | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | 10–35 lb (5–16 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Sheepadoodle | Large | 15–24 in (38–61 cm) | 25–85 lb (11–39 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Medium | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 24–38 lb (11–17 kg) | 12–15 years |
| Whippet | Medium | 18–22 in (46–56 cm) | 25–40 lb (11–18 kg) | 12–15 years |
| American Pit Bull Terrier | Medium | 17–21 in (43–53 cm) | 30–60 lb (14–27 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Brittany | Medium | 17.5–20.5 in (44–52 cm) | 30–40 lb (14–18 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Collie | Large | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | 50–75 lb (23–34 kg) | 12–14 years |
| English Cocker Spaniel | Medium | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | 26–34 lb (12–15 kg) | 12–14 years |
| English Springer Spaniel | Medium | 19–20 in (48–51 cm) | 40–50 lb (18–23 kg) | 12–14 years |
| German Shepherd Dog | Large | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | 50–90 lb (23–41 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Labradoodle | Medium | 16–24 in (41–61 cm) | 18–75 lb (8–34 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Morkie | Toy | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 11–15 years |
| Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | Medium | 17–21 in (43–53 cm) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Pekingese | Toy | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) | 7–14 lb (3–6 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Samoyed | Medium | 19–23.5 in (48–60 cm) | 35–65 lb (16–29 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Shetland Sheepdog | Small | 13–16 in (33–41 cm) | 15–25 lb (7–11 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Siberian Husky | Medium | 20–23.5 in (51–60 cm) | 35–60 lb (16–27 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Medium | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | 30–40 lb (14–18 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Vizsla | Medium | 21–24 in (53–61 cm) | 44–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 12–14 years |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Toy | 7–8 in (18–20 cm) | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 11–15 years |
| Airedale Terrier | Medium | 23 in (58 cm) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 11–14 years |
| Aussiedoodle | Medium | 10–23 in (25–58 cm) | 15–70 lb (7–32 kg) | 10–15 years |
| Basset Hound | Medium | 11–15 in (28–38 cm) | 40–65 lb (18–29 kg) | 12–13 years |
| Beagle | Small | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 10–15 years |
| Bull Terrier | Medium | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 12–13 years |
| Goldendoodle | Medium | 17–24 in (43–61 cm) | 15–90 lb (7–41 kg) | 10–15 years |
| Miniature American Shepherd | Medium | 13–18 in (33–46 cm) | 20–40 lb (9–18 kg) | 12–13 years |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Small | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 25–30 lb (11–14 kg) | 12–13 years |
| Puggle | Small | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | 14–30 lb (6–14 kg) | 10–15 years |
| Treeing Walker Coonhound | Large | 20–27 in (51–69 cm) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 12–13 years |
| Yorkipoo | Toy | 7–15 in (18–38 cm) | 3–14 lb (1–6 kg) | 10–15 years |
| Akita | Large | 24–28 in (61–71 cm) | 70–130 lb (32–59 kg) | 10–14 years |
| Alaskan Malamute | Large | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | 75–85 lb (34–39 kg) | 10–14 years |
| Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Giant | 27–29 in (69–74 cm) | 80–150 lb (36–68 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Belgian Malinois | Large | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | 40–80 lb (18–36 kg) | 10–14 years |
| Boston Terrier | Small | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | 12–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Cocker Spaniel | Small | 13.5–15.5 in (34–39 cm) | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 10–14 years |
| Dalmatian | Large | 19–24 in (48–61 cm) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Dogo Argentino | Large | 24–26.5 in (61–67 cm) | 80–100 lb (36–45 kg) | 9–15 years |
| English Setter | Large | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | 45–80 lb (20–36 kg) | 12 years |
| Labrador Retriever | Large | 21.5–24.5 in (55–62 cm) | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Portuguese Water Dog | Medium | 17–23 in (43–58 cm) | 35–60 lb (16–27 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Scottish Terrier | Small | 10 in (25 cm) | 18–22 lb (8–10 kg) | 11–13 years |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Large | 21–26 in (53–66 cm) | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 10–13 years |
| Giant Schnauzer | Large | 23.5–27.5 in (60–70 cm) | 55–95 lb (25–43 kg) | 10–13 years |
| Greyhound | Large | 27–30 in (69–76 cm) | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 10–13 years |
| Weimaraner | Large | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | 55–90 lb (25–41 kg) | 10–13 years |
| Bloodhound | Large | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | 80–110 lb (36–50 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Boxer | Large | 21.5–25 in (55–64 cm) | 50–80 lb (23–36 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Doberman Pinscher | Large | 24–28 in (61–71 cm) | 60–100 lb (27–45 kg) | 10–12 years |
| French Bulldog | Small | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | 16–28 lb (7–13 kg) | 10–12 years |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | Large | 21–25 in (53–64 cm) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Golden Retriever | Large | 21.5–24 in (55–61 cm) | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Great Pyrenees | Giant | 25–32 in (64–81 cm) | 85–120 lb (39–54 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Old English Sheepdog | Large | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | 60–100 lb (27–45 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | Large | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 70–85 lb (32–39 kg) | 10–12 years |
| Cane Corso | Large | 23.5–27.5 in (60–70 cm) | 88–110 lb (40–50 kg) | 9–12 years |
| Chinese Shar-Pei | Medium | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 8–12 years |
| Chow Chow | Medium | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 8–12 years |
| Newfoundland | Giant | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | 100–150 lb (45–68 kg) | 9–10 years |
| Rottweiler | Large | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 80–135 lb (36–61 kg) | 9–10 years |
| Bulldog | Medium | 14–15 in (36–38 cm) | 40–50 lb (18–23 kg) | 8–10 years |
| Flat-Coated Retriever | Large | 22–24.5 in (56–62 cm) | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 8–10 years |
| Saint Bernard | Giant | 26–30 in (66–76 cm) | 120–180 lb (54–82 kg) | 8–10 years |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Large | 23–27.5 in (58–70 cm) | 70–115 lb (32–52 kg) | 7–10 years |
| Great Dane | Giant | 28–32 in (71–81 cm) | 110–175 lb (50–79 kg) | 7–10 years |
| Bullmastiff | Giant | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 100–130 lb (45–59 kg) | 7–9 years |
| Mastiff | Giant | 27.5–30 in (70–76 cm) | 120–230 lb (54–104 kg) | 6–10 years |
| Irish Wolfhound | Giant | 30–32 in (76–81 cm) | 105–120 lb (48–54 kg) | 6–8 years |
| Leonberger | Giant | 25.5–31.5 in (65–80 cm) | 90–170 lb (41–77 kg) | 7 years |
Tap a column heading to sort. Ranges are typical adult figures from breed standards and breed clubs; individual dogs vary, and hybrids vary most.
How we ranked them
This is a reference table, not a ranking of which breeds are better. It includes every breed in our database that has a life span range, sorted by the midpoint of that range, longest first. Ranges come from our breed profiles, which draw on breed clubs and veterinary sources. They describe typical dogs, every dog is an individual, and hybrids vary most.
Before you choose
Use the chart to plan, not to worry. If you are choosing a breed, read the life span next to size, health and temperament. A shorter-lived giant breed can be a wonderful companion, but be ready for senior care earlier.
Compare your dog's years with human years using our dog age calculator, and make a senior-care plan with your vet as your dog ages. Keep weight under control too; our guide on how to tell if your dog is overweight is a good start. Ask your vet which check-ups and screenings suit each stage of your dog's life.
For the breeds with the most time ahead, see the longest-living dogs list.
Frequently asked questions
How long do dogs live on average?
It depends on size and breed. Smaller dogs generally live longer than large and giant breeds, and individual breeds range widely. Use the chart to see the typical range for the breed you are considering.
Why do large dogs live shorter lives?
Researchers do not fully know. One idea is that large dogs age faster, perhaps because they grow quickly, and large breeds die more often from cancer. The pattern is an association, and the cause is still uncertain.
Do mixed-breed dogs live longer than purebreds?
A study of dogs seen at three US primary care clinics found no significant difference in survival between purebred and mixed-breed dogs. Size mattered more.
Does the chart guarantee my dog's life span?
No. The ranges are typical figures for a breed, and individual dogs can live well beyond or fall short of them. Weight, dental care and regular vet visits all play a part.
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