The Top 8 Oldest Dogs Ever

Chihuahua

Small, long-lived breed requiring exercise and prone to heart, dental, and eye issues. Life expectancy: 12 to 20 years.

Dachshund

Often lives over 15 years, prone to back problems and dental disease. Life expectancy: 12 to 16 years.

Toy Poodle

Sassy, intelligent breed with energy and orthopedic, eye, and dental issues. Life expectancy: 10 to 18 years.

Jack Russell Terrier

Energetic small breed, often lives up to 16 years, bred for working. Life expectancy: 13 to 18 years.

Shih Tzu

Friendly, adaptable breed, commonly lives to 14 years, prone to orthopedic, dental, skin, and eye issues. Life expectancy: 10 to 16 years.

Maltese

Healthy small breed, thrives on companionship, prone to dental disease and separation anxiety. Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years.

Yorkshire Terrier

Popular and intelligent toy breed, may live to 13 to 15 years, loyal with strong guarding instincts. Life expectancy: 13 to 16 years.

Pomeranian

Friendly but sometimes bossy breed, loyal to family, prone to heart disease and dental issues. Life expectancy: 14 to 16 years.