Looking for a dog for your family? Then it’s important to understand that not all dogs are suitable for families. Some breeds have characteristics that can help them integrate better into your home.
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The Newsweek website evaluated the breeds from a 2023 study published in the iScience journal. Researchers analyzed how breeding influenced canine behavior.
Based on the study’s findings, check below which dog breeds scored the best in training focus, energy, human sociability, and their respective life expectancies:
1. Golden Retriever: 10 to 12 years
2. Labrador Retriever: 11 to 13 years
3. Border Collie: 12 to 15 years
4. Australian Shepherd: 12 to 15 years
5. Jack Russell Terrier: 12 to 14 years
6. Spanish Water Dog: 12 to 14 years
7. Poodle: 10 to 18 years
8. Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 to 17 years
9. Miniature Pinscher: 12 to 16 years
10. Shetland Sheepdog: 12 to 14 years
11. Welsh Corgi: 12 to 13 years
12. Chihuahua: 14 to 16 years
13. Yorkshire Terrier: 11 to 15 years
14. American Cocker Spaniel: 10 to 14 years
15. Barbet: 12 to 14 years
16. Irish Water Spaniel: 12 to 13 years
17. Portuguese Water Dog: 12 to 13 years
