Longest-living breeds: Pointing dogs

Among the 18 breeds in the “Pointing dogs” 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 — English Pointerabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)An elegant athlete with a spectacular point, the English Pointer is fast, tireless and gentle, made for open spaces and hunters.
No. 2 — Irish Red Setterabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)A stunning dog with a flaming mahogany coat, the Irish Setter is cheerful, exuberant and affectionate, an eternal teenager full of energy.
No. 3 — Hungarian Vizslaabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)An elegant, toast-coloured pointing dog, the Vizsla is gentle, sensitive and extremely attached to its family: a true 'velcro dog'.
No. 4 — Braque d'Auvergneabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A French pointing dog with a white coat ticked in black, the Braque d'Auvergne is gentle, sensitive and very attached to its owner.
No. 5 — French Pointing Dogabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)One of Europe's oldest pointing breeds, the Braque Français comes in two types, Gascogne and Pyrénées. It is gentle, biddable and easy to train.
No. 6 — Brittanyabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)The smallest French pointing dog is also one of the most popular: the Brittany is lively, affectionate and passionate about hunting.
No. 7 — French Spanielabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A large white-and-brown pointing spaniel, the French Spaniel is gentle, balanced and very close to its family, in the field and at home.
No. 8 — German Shorthaired Pointerabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A versatile, tireless pointing dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer is cheerful, affectionate and made for very sporty families.
No. 9 — German Wirehaired Pointerabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A versatile hunter with a wiry coat and bushy beard, the Drahthaar is sturdy, loyal and tireless, a true working dog.
No. 10 — Wirehaired Pointing Griffonabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A bearded, wire-coated pointing dog, the Korthals Griffon is versatile, affectionate and very cooperative, in the field and at home.