They are loyal and courageous dogs but have a short lifespan, unable to stay with their owners for long.
1. French Mastiff dog
The French Mastiff is a breed of dog that originated in France. They have an impressive appearance with a large, heavy, wrinkled head. Although very loyal and courageous, they are the dog with the shortest life expectancy in the world as the intestines are very sensitive so it can easily lead to death.
Average life expectancy: 5-7 years
2. Chinese Hound – Pastoral dog
Chinese dogs have long appeared in China and Southeast Asia, they are often kept in rural areas for the purpose of looking after the home and protecting the owner’s property. They are also very loyal and courageous, often with their owners on the hunt, and can even help care for livestock.
In fact, if carefully cared for, the life expectancy of this breed is very long, but many people do not care to protect them, and dog theft is raging in the countryside, so their duration life is usually only a few years.
Average lifespan: about 7 years
3. Great Dane (Germany)
Different from the present characteristic that the breed has an extremely gentle personality, very shy, even afraid of plastic bags, in the past the Great Dane dog was used to pull carts, protect, follow in footsteps. Although considered very healthy, they often suffer from inherited diseases of the bones, lungs, heart and eyes.
Average life expectancy: 6 to 7 years
4. Irish Wolfhound
True to its name, the Irish Wolfhound was born out of its breeding goal of hunting wolves, developed from hunting dogs in war and in everyday life.
He is the tallest dog in the world, very similar to the Greyhound and very courageous. However, as they often suffer from bone and cardiovascular disease, especially gastric torsion, which is common in this breed, their life expectancy is generally not high.
Average life expectancy: 6-8 years
5. Borzoi Dog
The Borzoi is a Russian breed of hunting dog specializing in wolf hunting, which originated from a long-haired sheepdog. They were once loved by Russian nobility and were often seen as gifts among the nobility.
In Vietnam, they are called poodles. He is a rather particular dog in terms of personality, he is proud and above all faithful to his master, quite discreet, calm but also loves to run.
Average life expectancy: 7-8 years
6. Bernese mountain dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a breed of dog originating in Switzerland, descended from wolves raised on farms to keep and pull carts. Unlike other hunting dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs are active but not overly mean, very friendly with people and other pets.
Average life expectancy: 6-8 years
7. Newfoundland dog
The Newfoundland dog is native to eastern Canada, used for many different purposes such as pulling carts, transporting goods, and saving. Hence, they are considered “the world’s most sought after dog breed” and are also referred to as “rescue dogs”.
Although the Newfounfland dog has a massive, bulky body that easily frightens others, the Newfounfland dog is extremely friendly and gentle. They also love to swim and are very fond of children.
Average life expectancy: 8-10 years
8. Rottweiler
The rooster belongs to the breed of the Italian mastiff, which is often trained to be a working dog due to its health, intelligence, endurance and good fights, and it also has its independence.
