Different dog breeds have a wide range of average lifespans - with smaller dogs generally living longer than their larger cousins.Different dog breeds have a wide range of average lifespans - with smaller dogs generally living longer than their larger cousins.
Different dog breeds have a wide range of average lifespans - with smaller dogs generally living longer than their larger cousins.

Short Lived Dogs 2024: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that live tragically short lives - including the loving Rottweiler 🐶

With canine ownership continuing to soar post-lockdown, here are the pooch breeds that are least likely to live long dog lives.

The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent during the global pandemic.

But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.

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One of the terrible truths of dog ownership is that we are likely to outlive our adored pet, with the average dog living just 10-13 years – but there's a fairly substantial gap between the breeds that live the longest and shortest lives.

The Chihuahua, for example, can expect to live for between 15-20 years, while some larger dogs will be around for less than half as long.

Here are the 10 breeds that have the shortest average lifespans.

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