Scotland8-11 yr lifespan

The Scottish Deerhound is a giant rough-coated Scottish sighthound, gentle and dignified at home but built for speed over rough country.

Scotland12-15 yr lifespan

The Scottish Terrier is a compact, bold Scottish terrier with a hard wiry coat, strong watchdog instinct, and independent character.

Wales12-14 yr lifespan

The Sealyham Terrier is a low, strong Welsh terrier with a weather-resistant white coat, bold attitude, and more substance than its height suggests.

The Serbian Hound is a medium Balkan scenthound with a short red-and-black coat, strong trail drive, and a steady hunting voice.

The Serbian Tricolour Hound is a medium Serbian scenthound with a black, white, and tan coat, high stamina, and a persistent hunting voice.

Scotland12-14 yr lifespan

The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, highly trainable herding dog from Scotland's Shetland Islands, known for sensitivity, speed, and a profuse double coat.

Japan13-16 yr lifespan

The Shiba Inu is a small Japanese spitz, alert, independent, clean, and bold, with a dense double coat and strong prey drive.

The Shih Tzu is a small Tibetan-Chinese companion dog with a long flowing coat, friendly nature, and flat-faced health needs.

Japan10-12 yr lifespan

The Shikoku is a medium Japanese hunting spitz, energetic, alert, and loyal, with a sesame double coat and strong prey drive.

The Siberian Husky is a medium northern sled dog, friendly and athletic, bred to pull light loads over long distances in cold climates.

Australia13-15 yr lifespan

The Silky Terrier is a small Australian toy terrier with a blue-and-tan silky coat, lively watchdog nature, and real terrier confidence.

Scotland12-14 yr lifespan

The Skye Terrier is a long, low Scottish terrier with a flowing coat, deep loyalty, and a dignified but determined temperament.