The Dogue de Bordeaux has the shortest lifespan of any breed on this list, living just five to eight years.
These gentle giants don't live very long, with an average life expectancy between six and eight years.
According to the BMD Club of America, life expectancy for the Bernese has recently decreased from 10 to 12 years to only six to eight years.
A people-oriented cat with the sweetest of expressions, the Burmese is the kind of kitty that it's impossible not to be charmed by.
The Irish wolfhound has a little longer life expectancy than the Bernese at six to 10 years, but it still has a shorter lifespan than average.
Neapolitans are susceptible to various conditions that can shorten their lifespan. Those include heart disease, bloat and bone cancer.