Dogs are as much a part of the family as anyone else; you want to make sure your dog is at his or her healthiest. Unfortunately, for every dog owner, they don’t live as long as we’d like. Here’s a list of the 10 healthiest dog breeds, so you and your pup can enjoy as much time with one another as possible.
10 Healthiest Dog Breeds
The breeds listed below are known to have fewer health issues than other breeds. These dogs have the longest life spans than other breeds if taken care of and fed an appropriate diet. To keep your dog their healthiest, feed them AvoDerm Natural® Dog Food to make sure they’re getting their proper nutrition.
10. Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherds are great family dogs because they are so easy to train. This breed is intelligent, energetic, playful, and friendly so they are perfect for children and other pets. They can live to be about 15 years old.
9. Beagle
This breed is very friendly and great with children. However, they are known to bark and howl a lot. They can live to about 15 years of age.
8. Border Collie
Border Collies are empathetic and patient, making them perfect for first-time dog owners.¹ This dog breed is very healthy, living to about 15 years old, and can adjust to both cold and warm climates.
7. German Pinscher
These dogs can make great watchdogs because they’re known to be very aggressive and territorial.¹ They don’t do well with children or strangers but typically live around 14 years.
6. German Shorthaired Pointer
This active breed rarely sheds and is easy to train. Because of their activity level, this breed is especially healthy and can live to be 14 years old.
5. Belgian Malinois
These dogs live to please. They are very intelligent and can learn a wide variety of tricks. This incredibly active breed can live up to 14 years but because of their high energy, they don’t do well with children or other pets.
4. Poodles
This friendly breed might not make the best guard dogs. But they will do well with strangers, children, and other pets. They rarely shed and if you live an active lifestyle, this dog will keep up with you for about 14 years.
3. Siberian Husky
This mischievous breed is especially affectionate, friendly, and outgoing. They will need an experienced trainer because of their independent nature. They live to be about 13 years old.
2. Bichon Frise
Bichon Frises don’t bark, nor do they wander. This stuffed animal-like dog breed is overwhelmingly adorable. This healthy dog breed likes to stay close to their humanity but doesn’t do well with children. They can live to up to 13 years old.
1.Pharaoh Hound
Pharaoh Hounds have been around for a long time, first being domesticated by Egyptians.¹ These dogs can adapt to both warm and cold climates. They are quite intelligent and independent which can make them a bit harder to train. Overall, this breed is very healthy and could live to be 13 years old.
