Longest-living breeds: Sighthounds

Among the 11 breeds in the “Sighthounds” 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 — Italian Greyhoundabout 14 years on average (13–15 years)The smallest of the sighthounds, the Italian Greyhound is graceful, gentle and very cuddly, with the outline of a miniature Greyhound.
No. 2 — Azawakhabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)An extremely fine-boned sighthound from the Sahel, the Azawakh is a proud guard and hunting dog, devoted to its family and wary of strangers.
No. 3 — Spanish Greyhound (Galgo)about 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)A sighthound from the Iberian Peninsula, the Galgo Español is gentle, calm and endearing; many are adopted after a life of hunting.
No. 4 — Sloughiabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)A smooth-coated sighthound from the Maghreb, the Sloughi is an elegant, fast hunter that is calm and reserved at home and deeply attached to its family.
No. 5 — Whippetabout 13.5 years on average (12–15 years)A medium-sized sighthound, lightning-fast outdoors and cuddly at home, the Whippet is gentle, quiet and easy to live with.
No. 6 — Afghan Houndabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)With its long silky coat and aristocratic bearing, the Afghan Hound is a fast, independent and dignified hunter.
No. 7 — Salukiabout 13 years on average (12–14 years)A Middle Eastern sighthound with a slender outline and feathered ears, the Saluki is enduring, graceful and reserved.
No. 8 — Greyhoundabout 12 years on average (10–14 years)The fastest dog in the world is also a big couch potato at home: the Greyhound is gentle, calm and very affectionate.
No. 9 — Borzoiabout 11.5 years on average (9–14 years)A large Russian sighthound with a silky, wavy coat, the Borzoi is elegant, calm at home and surprisingly fast at full stretch.
No. 10 — Scottish Deerhoundabout 9.5 years on average (8–11 years)A tall, rough-coated Scottish sighthound with a gentle gaze, the Deerhound is calm, friendly and quiet at home.