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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 February 2025. This is a list of the oldest verified dogs in the world, listed by age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 20. Aging in dogs depends on many factors, including breed, size and diet. Longest-living dogs verified by age Rank Name Birth date Death date Age Breed Home country 1 ...
A giant dog breed is a breed of dog of gigantic proportions, sometimes described as a breed whose weight exceeds 45 kilograms (100 lb). [1] Breeds sometimes described as giant breeds include the Great Dane , Newfoundland , St. Bernard and Irish Wolfhound . [ 2 ]
The aging profile of dogs varies according to their adult size (often determined by their breed): smaller breeds have an average lifespan of 10–15 years, with some even exceeding 18 years in age; medium breeds typically live for 10 to 13 years; and giant dog breeds have the lowest minimum lifespan, with an overall average of 8 to 13 years ...
Large vs. small breeds. As mentioned, most of the longest-living dog breeds are small-sized pups. Scientists have determined this is basically because large dogs age more quickly than small dogs ...
It wouldn’t be a giant dog list without one. Great Danes weigh on average between 140 and 175 pounds and can be about 32 inches high, making them taller than most people when they stand on their ...
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Selection of different dog breeds. This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage". [1]
Like many large dog breeds, Irish Wolfhounds have a relatively short lifespan. Published lifespan estimations vary between 4.95 and 8.75 years. [ 39 ] More recently a 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 9.9 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds . [ 40 ]