Consider adopting one of the healthiest dog breeds for a longer, happier life. These breeds have lower instances of genetic diseases and health issues.
The Australian Shepherd Dog is a very energetic dog and can live up to 15 years. If you’re looking to spend an outdoor life watching your pooch bounding around in fields, then this is the breed for you.
Beagles may be little but they ome with a bundle of inquisitive energy which helps keep both them and their owners healthy! That being said, they are gentle dogs, great with kids and are relatively easy to care for.
Rewarding calm and focused behavior is key in managing reactivity. Offer treats to keep your dog's attention on you and reinforce calmness. Redirect their focus if they become reactive and reward their attention on you.
Despite their coiffured calling-card looks, Poodles were originally trained to be hunting dogs. Extremely intelligent and athletic, they can live to be up to 18 years old. Poodles are also very trainable and with a great love of playing games,
Greyhounds are renowned for their speed – they can run at up to 45 miles an hour - and their boundless energy helps keep them fit and well throughout their lives. Living for 10 to 13 years they are some of the healthiest dogs in their world.
Border Collies are medium-sized dogs that thrive in most climates and are known for having few health conditions. Living for up to 15 years, they are highly trainable, patient and loyal, and their high levels of empathy mean they go out of their way to care for other family members.
This athletic hunting hound has a temperament more akin to a cat than a dog, and even grooms itself like one. Sporting short hair, they rarely shed making them great for those with allergies or anyone who doesn't want to be constantly grooming their pooch.
Known as being one of the friendliest dogs in the world, Labrador Retrievers are also one of the healthiest breeds. Remaining active even into old age, Labradors love active play and usually have no issues in integrating with children and other pets.
The longest lived of any breed of dog (they hold the Guinness Book of Records title for oldest dog at 29 years!), Australian Cattle Dogs were bred to tend to cattle, and come with the endless energy needed to complete that task.