Explore the expected life spans of different dog breeds
Miniature dachshunds living in the United Kingdom can expect to live around 14 years
![An assortment of dogs, some sitting and some standing, look at the camera. Shown breeds include a bulldog, a chihuahua, schnauzers and a Yorkshire terrier.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/020124_eg_dog_breeds_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
In the United Kingdom, small dogs with long noses can expect to live the longest on average, an analysis of more than 580,000 dogs suggests.
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