Longest-living breeds: Scent hounds

Among the 15 breeds in the “Scent hounds” group, this ranking lists the ten with the highest average life expectancy (the midpoint of the typical range). Ties are broken by the upper limit of the range, then alphabetical order. A dog’s lifespan also depends on care, diet and genetics.

No. 1 — Beagleabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)Cheerful, sociable and led by its nose, the Beagle is an excellent family dog, but training takes patience.
No. 2 — Basset Artésien Normandabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)An elegant long-eared French basset, the Basset Artésien Normand is gentle, affectionate and easy to live with, with an excellent nose.
No. 3 — Grand Basset Griffon Vendéenabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)Larger and more powerful than the PBGV, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a cheerful, brave and very sociable scent hound.
No. 4 — Petit Basset Griffon Vendéenabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A small, shaggy and cheerful scent hound, the PBGV is curious, sociable and full of zest, but very nose-driven.
No. 5 — Porcelaineabout 12.5 years on average (12–13 years)A French scent hound with a glossy white coat like porcelain, the Porcelaine is elegant, gentle and passionate about hunting.
No. 6 — Bavarian Mountain Scent Houndabout 12 years on average (10–14 years)Lighter than its Hanoverian cousin, the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is an agile, calm mountain tracker devoted to its owner.
No. 7 — Hanoverian Scenthoundabout 12 years on average (10–14 years)A specialist in tracking wounded game, the Hanoverian Scenthound is a calm, tenacious tracker deeply attached to its handler.
No. 8 — American Foxhoundabout 12 years on average (11–13 years)Lighter and longer-legged than its English cousin, the American Foxhound is a gentle, tireless and independent scent hound.
No. 9 — Dalmatianabout 12 years on average (11–13 years)Famous for its white coat with black or liver spots, the Dalmatian is a tireless, cheerful athlete deeply attached to its family.
No. 10 — English Foxhoundabout 11.5 years on average (10–13 years)A hardy, sociable pack hound, the English Foxhound is built to run for hours. It suits very active owners in the countryside.