Small dog breeds
40 small breeds, ranked by Breed Health Score. Average median lifespan: 13.3 years. See also the healthiest small breeds.
95
Tibetan Spaniel15.2 yr · small
93
Shiba Inu14.6 yr · small
92
Havanese14.5 yr · small
90
Border Terrier14.2 yr · small
90
Coton de Tulear14.2 yr · small
90
Lakeland Terrier14.2 yr · small
90
Schipperke14.2 yr · small
87
Lowchen13.9 yr · small
86
Parson Russell Terrier13.8 yr · small
86
Cairn Terrier14.0 yr · small
86
Miniature Dachshund14.0 yr · small
86
Swedish Vallhund14.0 yr · small
84
Welsh Terrier13.8 yr · small
84
Norwich Terrier14.0 yr · small
83
Wire Fox Terrier13.5 yr · small
83
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen13.7 yr · small
82
Shetland Sheepdog13.4 yr · small
82
Bedlington Terrier13.7 yr · small
81
Jack Russell Terrier13.3 yr · small
81
Miniature Schnauzer13.3 yr · small
81
Norfolk Terrier13.5 yr · small
80
West Highland White Terrier13.4 yr · small
79
Sealyham Terrier13.1 yr · small
79
Dachshund13.2 yr · small
77
Toy Manchester Terrier13.0 yr · small
77
Pembroke Welsh Corgi13.2 yr · small
77
Lhasa Apso14.0 yr · small
76
Cardigan Welsh Corgi13.1 yr · small
75
Dandie Dinmont Terrier12.8 yr · small
74
Bichon Frise12.5 yr · small
74
Scottish Terrier12.7 yr · small
70
Basenji12.1 yr · small
70
Glen of Imaal Terrier12.1 yr · small
69
Miniature Bull Terrier12.2 yr · small
68
Skye Terrier12.4 yr · small
65
Shih Tzu12.8 yr · small
63
American Eskimo Dog11.3 yr · small
59
Boston Terrier11.8 yr · small
57
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel11.8 yr · small
38
French Bulldog9.8 yr · small