Dog Life Expectancy

Dog life expectancy varies significantly by size and breed. Smaller dogs generally live longer than larger dogs — a pattern opposite to most other mammals. Giant breeds may only live 6–8 years, while toy breeds commonly reach 14–16 years.

1. 1Toy breeds (< 5kg): average lifespan 12–16 years
2. 2Small breeds (5–10kg): average 10–15 years
3. 3Medium breeds (10–25kg): average 10–13 years
4. 4Large breeds (25–45kg): average 8–12 years
5. 5Giant breeds (45kg+): average 6–10 years