Spain10-12 yr lifespan

The Majorca Mastiff, or Ca de Bou, is a powerful medium-to-large Spanish molosser from Mallorca with a short coat, calm courage, and strong guarding instinct.

Spain11-13 yr lifespan

The Majorca Shepherd Dog, or Ca de Bestiar, is a large black Spanish flock guardian and herding dog from Mallorca with loyal, protective temperament.

The Maltese is a tiny Mediterranean companion dog with a long white silky coat, lively affectionate temperament, and high grooming and dental-care needs.

The Manchester Terrier is a sleek black-and-tan British terrier with ratting heritage, athletic build, sharp intelligence, and low-maintenance short coat.

Italy11-14 yr lifespan

The Maremma Hound, or Segugio Maremmano, is an Italian scenthound developed in Tuscany for hunting wild boar with drive, voice, and endurance.

Italy11-13 yr lifespan

The Maremma Sheepdog is a large white Italian livestock guardian bred to live with flocks and make independent protective decisions.

The Mastiff is a giant British guardian breed known for massive size, a short fawn, apricot, or brindle coat, and a calm, dignified temperament.

France11-13 yr lifespan

The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound is a French pack scenthound, also called Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie, bred for hunting small game by scent.

United States12-13 yr lifespan

The Miniature American Shepherd is a small American herding dog with a medium double coat, strong trainability, and high mental exercise needs.

The Miniature Bull Terrier is a compact British terrier with the Bull Terrier's egg-shaped head, bold character, and short low-maintenance coat.

Germany12-16 yr lifespan

The Miniature Pinscher is a small German toy breed with a short smooth coat, fearless attitude, and lively hackney-like movement.

Germany12-15 yr lifespan

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small German Schnauzer with a wiry double coat, expressive eyebrows and beard, and a bright, alert temperament.