Maltese pups usually live up to 15 years, with females typically living a year longer than males.
Butch, who was from Virginia, was the oldest known Beagle to date. He lived to a ripe old age of 27, before passing away in 2009.
Aussies are renowned for their impressive herding skills, intelligence. On average, they have a lifespan of 15 years.
The Chinese Lion Dogs, which were once beloved companions of the Ming Dynasty, living for about 15 years on average.
The oldest Lhasa apso lived to be 29 and died in 1939. Average lifespan: 15 years.
A hybrid of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, this breed typically lives 16 years.
The average lifespan of these pups is 16 years, which could be attributed to their high energy levels.
Toy poodles are the smallest of the poodle family and have the longest lifespan - an average of 16 years.
The world's smallest breed, they also have one of the longest life spans, due to a lack of serious genetic illnesses. Average lifespan: 17 years.