However, some breeds are able to live longer than others. In general, small breeds tend to live longer. This is because larger dogs age more quickly as they grow up faster. This can lead to an earlier occurrence of abnormal tissue developments like cancer and tumor and aging-associated disease such as arthritis.
If you wish to enjoy a long company with your dog, here are some dog breeds that you can consider to keep. Beagle is an old dog breed. It is believed that the name 'Beagle' comes from a French word 'Bee gueule' which can be literally translated as 'wide throat' or urban translation 'loudmouth'. Beagles are indeed 'loudmouth' as they are known being vocalbark and howl a lot.
Do you know that one of the most recognizable characters in the comic strips, Snoopy is actually a beagle? Snoopy is a good representation of beagles. Beagles in real life are smart, lovable, gentle and friendly, just like snoopy. Like most medium-sized dogs, Beagles usually live at least 12 years and the oldest known Beagle lived an amazing 27 years.
Australian cattle dog is a rare large dog breed that lives a long life. The expected lifespan for this breed is roughly 12 to 15 years. The current longest-living dog in Guinness record is hold by an Australian cattle dog named Bluey who lived for 29 years. As a typical working breed, Australian cattle dogs are energetic, intelligent and respond well to training.
Also, they form a strong attachment with their owners. Keeping them could be a challenging task as they sometimes are stubborn. Lhasa Apso is an ancient dog breed originating from Tibet. Although they are small in size, they were highly regarded watchdog in the Tibetan palaces and monasteries. Today's Lhasa Apsos are no longer a palace guard but mainly as little family companion for every households. Lhasa Apsos are lovable and loyal toward their owners but wary of strangers.
Due to their calm and gentle nature, they can get along well with kids. Lhasa Apsos have a long lifespan with the years on average. A few of them can live for nearly two decades.
Pomeranian is a fluffy little dog breed that was named after Pomerania a region split between Poland or Germany. Pomeranians are a fun breed to keep as they are lively and playful. Pomeranians are alert to changes in the surrounding. They may bark when they hear noises that come from outside. Pomeranians have a long life expectancy of about 12 to 16 years, thus you will have more bonding time with it if you keep one. For a time, Kathy had her own Facebook page that was regularly updated and talked about her antics and silliness.
The day after her passing, a final statement was posted:. She had a good run 22 human years , but it was time for her to go. If your pets ever get a facebook page, let me know. You already have 1 fan. Sadly, next to nothing is known about Sugar, not even her breed. Records merely state her dates of birth and death, and she remains something of a mystery to the dog-loving world.
This beloved pup was born on 1 April and passed away on 5 December His death came suddenly to his owner, Ms Yumiko Shinohara, as he had seemed perfectly healthy and happy. He went on two walks a day and overall displayed healthy behavior. Then, he had suddenly lost his appetite, suffered breathing difficulties, and passed away.
In , the dog was hit by a car and suffered near-fatal injuries and had to undergo surgery. But the little, strong dog pulled through and, in , was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living dog.
Born sometime in the year , Buksi lived out her life in the yard of a guesthouse and riding hall. Her death is a relatively recent one, as she passed away due to heart complications — likely due to the heat — on 26 August The fact that Buksi is not even close to purebred and did not actively live a particular lifestyle that could contribute to her long life, the Faculty of Etology of the Hungarian ELTE University has drawn blood samples from her in order to send to American labs for research purposes.
This dog lived from 14 August to 20 November As a gun dog, however, we can assume that he used a lot of his intelligence, athleticism, and all-around skill in his everyday life in assisting his owner. Bramble was a rescue dog who lived from 1 September to 31 March , adopted by Anne Heritage. Bramble is most famous for his diet, as he lived on a vegan diet for the majority of his life.
Most of his meals consisted of lentils, textured vegetable protein, and brown rice, with some extras thrown in occasionally. These highly-intellectual and loyal working dogs excel at tasks, which is why many are livestock herders, competitive performers, and part of search-and-rescue and police teams.
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