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These Are the Longest Living Companion Dog Breeds

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Miniature Dachshund

Standing at only six inches tall, the miniature dachshund weighs up to 11 pounds. With a nutritious diet and enough exercise to keep toned

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Italian Greyhound

Both playful and alert, the Italian greyhound grows to weigh up to 14 pounds. This is a purebred lapdog that loves to chase.

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Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier is a small ball of furry cheer, weighing up to 14 pounds. Reputable breeders preserve the health of these pups, which is why they are generally healthy

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Poodle

The standard poodle is intelligent and active, growing to weigh up to 70 pounds if male and 50 pounds if female.

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Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian cattle dog is strong with a muscular build and savvy enough to outsmart you. Proper testing on both the sire and dam prior to breeding results in a healthy pup

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Norwich Terrier

These social and affectionate dogs are small, standing at 10 inches tall, and weighing, on average, 12 pounds. They have a long history of good health

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German Spitz Mittel

Most German spitz mittels are healthy, but there have been cases of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), patella luxation, and retinal dysplasia (RD) in this breed

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Swedish Vallhund

In 2017, a genetic test made it easier for breeders to identify carriers of retinopathy, which has helped to ensure healthy offspring.

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