Cuba14-16 yr lifespan

The Havanese is Cuba's small companion dog, known for a silky long coat, cheerful temperament, springy gait, and strong people focus.

Greece11-14 yr lifespan

The Hellenic Hound is a Greek black-and-tan scenthound, courageous and lively, traditionally used for tracking and hunting hare.

Japan12-15 yr lifespan

The Hokkaido is a medium Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, faithful and bold, with a dense double coat and strong instincts.

Germany10-14 yr lifespan

The Hovawart is a large German working and guarding breed with a long coat, strong family loyalty, and a confident protective temperament.

Norway11-14 yr lifespan

The Hygen Hound is a Norwegian scenthound bred for hunting in difficult northern conditions, with a short dense coat and strong endurance.

Spain11-14 yr lifespan

The Ibizan Hound is a Spanish podenco from the Balearic Islands, built for agile rabbit hunting with sight, scent, and hearing.

Iceland12-15 yr lifespan

The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland's native spitz herding breed, friendly and alert, with a weatherproof double coat and a tendency to bark while working.

Ireland11-14 yr lifespan

The Irish Red and White Setter is an Irish gundog with a white coat and solid red patches, bred to find and point game birds with stamina and style.

Ireland12-15 yr lifespan

The Irish Setter is a large Irish gundog with a rich red coat, rollicking temperament, and high need for exercise and companionship.

Ireland13-15 yr lifespan

The Irish Terrier is a medium Irish terrier with a harsh red coat, bold character, strong watchdog instincts, and affectionate family loyalty.

Ireland12-13 yr lifespan

The Irish Water Spaniel is a curly-coated Irish water retriever with a liver coat, rat tail, clownish personality, and strong need for work.

Ireland6-8 yr lifespan

The Irish Wolfhound is a giant Irish rough-coated sighthound, famous for great height, gentle manners, and serious giant-breed health needs.