what breed dog lives the longest
By Juliana Weiss-Roessler. One of the best predictors of a long, happy canine life is the quality of care provided to the dog, but there are other factors that come into play, particularly the dogâs breed. Here is a list of the 10 dog breeds that live the longest, along with their average lifespans. In general, smaller dogs live longer than their larger counterparts, so youâll notice a number of petite pooches on the list! 1  Maltese.