These dog breeds can live for decades! Check them out!

So without further ado, here’s a list of the longest-living dog breeds:

1. Pugs

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Life span: 12 to 15 years

Pugs are prone to respiratory issues and overheating, but other than that, they have few major genetic problems.

2. Beagles

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Life span: 15-plus years

Butch, a purebred beagle who lived in Virginia with his family, was a reported 27 years old when he died in 2009.

3. Boston terriers

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Life span: 15 years

While Boston terriers can suffer from respiratory problems due to their flat muzzles, the most common health problems of the breed have to do with the eyes (cataracts, corneal ulcers), which are certainly not life-threatening.

4. Maltese dogs

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Life span: 15-plus years

Maltese pups suffer from few genetic diseases, which contributes to their long life span.

5. Chihuahuas

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Life span:  18 years

Besides their size, one of the reasons Chihuahuas live that long is that they’re not prone to a lot of genetic illnesses.

 6. Poodles

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Life span: 15 years

According to Woodman, poodles or poodle mixes have one of the longest life spans.

7. Miniature schnauzers

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Life span: 14 years

This hardy breed retains much of its “puppy spirit” into the senior years, staying active and healthy until late in life.

8. Dachshunds

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Life span: 14 years

One of the Guinness World Records’ oldest living dogs was Chanel, a dachshund who died in 2009 at the age of 21.

WOW! It's amazing to see so many breeds can live very long. I couldn't believe that some even lived to be in their 20s! This guide will surely help you pick your next furry best friend to be with you in the long run.

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