Germany12-15 yr lifespan

The Affenpinscher is a small German companion dog with a rough coat, monkey-like expression, bold confidence, and comic seriousness.

Afghanistan12-15 yr lifespan

The Afghan Hound is a tall Afghan sighthound with a long silky coat, dignified expression, independent mind, and powerful chase instinct.

Morocco10-13 yr lifespan

The Aidi is a Moroccan Atlas Mountain guardian dog with a thick protective coat, strong alertness, and deep loyalty to its family.

United Kingdom11-14 yr lifespan

The Airedale Terrier is Britain's largest terrier, a confident Yorkshire-bred worker with a hard wiry coat and bold, intelligent character.

Japan10-13 yr lifespan

The Akita is a large Japanese spitz-type companion and guardian, known for dignity, loyalty, courage, and a dense shedding coat.

United States13-16 yr lifespan

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a small companion-sized northern spitz from Alaska, known for its mask, alert nature, and reserved attitude with strangers.

United States10-14 yr lifespan

The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful American Arctic sled dog built for heavy freighting, endurance, cold weather, and affectionate companionship.

Austria10-13 yr lifespan

The Alpine Dachsbracke is an Austrian short-legged scent hound used by mountain hunters to track wounded deer and hunt hare or fox.

United States10-13 yr lifespan

The American Akita is a large spitz-type guardian developed in the United States from Japanese Akita stock, with a powerful body and reserved temperament.

United States10-12 yr lifespan

The American Bulldog is a powerful American farm utility dog known for strength, endurance, agility, confidence, and loyalty.

United States10-14 yr lifespan

The American Cocker Spaniel is a small American flushing spaniel with a merry temperament, soft expression, and high-maintenance silky coat.

United States11-12 yr lifespan

The American English Coonhound is a lean, muscular American scent hound bred for raccoon hunting, endurance, and a loud carrying voice.