Do miniature dogs live long?
What we do know is that smaller breeds have an average life expectancy of 12 -15 years. For larger breeds the life expectancy is normally 7-10 years. As for the small division of giant breeds, the typical lifespan is 5-8 years. Scientists in the UK investigated how a dog’s breed, size, sex, and face shape affect lifespan. Flat-faced dogs, large dogs, and male dogs typically live shorter lives, the scientists discovered. Breeds that live longest, over 14. Lancashire heelers, Tibetan spaniels, and Shiba Inus.