Article on Longevity in Dogs:
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/features/dogs-and-life-span-which-breeds-live-longest
Life Spans for Popular AKC Dog Breeds, per World Atlas of Dog Breeds:
Labrador retriever — 10 to 14 years
Yorkshire terrier — 12 to 15 years
German Shepherd — 10 to 14 years
Golden retriever — 10 to 12 years
Beagles — 12 to 14 years
Boxers — 11 to 14 years
Dachshunds — 12 to 14 years
Bulldogs — 10 to 12 years
Poodles — 10 to 15 years
Shih Tzu — 11 to 15 years
Miniature Schnauzers — 15 years or more
Chihuahuas — 15 years or more
Pomeranians — 13 to 15 years
Rottweilers — 10 to 12 years
Pugs — 12 to 15 years
German shorthaired pointers — 12 to 15 years
Boston terriers — about 15 years
Doberman Pinschers — 10 to 12 years
Shetland Sheepdogs — 12 to 14 years
Maltese — 15 years or more
