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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
11 longest-living dog breeds for pet owners who want a life-long companion
No one wants to say goodbye to their fluffy friend, so it's an idea to choose a breed with a long life expectancy. Choosing the right breed of dog for you and your family can seem impossible, especially because each type of pooch comes with their own set of characteristics. But one thing most pet parents can agree on is that they want a dog that will live a long time, particularly families with children, because no one wants to tell their kids that their pooch ran away to live on a farm. We've previously rounded up some of the worst breeds to have as a first time owner, the most sociable breeds that get on with other dogs, and some independent pooches that can be left alone in the house for a few hours. But which breeds of dog will live the longest? PetMD has shared an extensive list of long-living dogs that are perfect for those who are looking for a life-long four-legged friend. And some of them may surprise you. 11 longest-living dog breeds 1. Chihuahua It may surprise you that this little yapper is one of the longest-living dog breeds, with a life expectancy of 14-16 years. If you're after a small dog but don't want one with life-shortening health problems, then the Chihuahua may be a perfect option for you 2. Shih Tzu These little furballs can live 10 - 18 years, meaning families can invest in one without worrying about them passing away while the children are still young. They're also known for being gentle and affectionate. 3. Yorkshire Terrier These happy pups live between 11 and 15 years. They are known for being a healthy breed that love adventure- though they can be bossy. 4. Bichon Frise These cute fur balls not only live a long life of 14 - 15 years, but they're one of the best breeds for those with allergies. 5. Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu typically lives between 13 and 16 years, according to PetMD. This internet-famous breed are independent and active, though they are known for their high-pitched and whiny 'Shiba scream', which they use to voice their more negative feelings. 6. Australian Cattle Dog These pups live 12 - 16 years, and they love being put to work outside. They are a hardy breed but may suffer health problems as they age. 7. Miniature Pinscher With the same life expectancy as the Australian Cattle Dog, the Miniature Pinscher is usually a mix between a Dachshund and Italian Greyhound. 8. Dachshund One of the most popular breeds of recent years, the sausage dog also boasts a long lifespan of 12 - 16 years. 9. Maltese Another small and white fluffy dog, the Maltese can live anywhere between 12 and 15 years. They are also considered a good choice for pet parents with allergies. 10. Miniature Schnauzer Living 12 - 15 years, the Schnauzer is a great choice for families, as they love going on walks and cuddling with their owners. But be careful not to overfeed them as they are prone to obesity. 11. Affenpinscher These special-looking pups have a long life ranging between 12 and 15 years, but they need to be kept out of hot weather as they can be prone to overheating and breathing issues. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Norwegian teens learn survival skills and husky care in ‘Folktales'
'There's a great thing for a young person to learn, which is: You're not the center of the world. That was kind of my takeaway. Nobody in these woods gives a [hoot] about my teenage problems.' Advertisement Decades later, Grady and her filmmaking partner, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up While Ewing and Grady captured many aspects of the school's operations, the film focuses on the paths of three students, each in their late teens. They are Hege, who is struggling with her father's sudden death; Bjørn Tore, a self-described 'nerd' who has been told he tends to annoy others; and Raimon, a young man from the Netherlands with an utter lack of self-confidence. Advertisement Hege and Odin in "Folktales." Lars Erlend Tubaas Øymo The school staff encourages the students to figure things out on their own – both physical challenges and emotional – and trusts that they will. 'Try to fall in love with your heart,' says one of the classroom instructors to Raimon. The sled dogs are a big part of the story. Each student is assigned to their own husky, and the bonds they forge are poignant. 'You are more than good enough for that dog just the way you are,' says the trainer. 'The dogs teach us to be more human.' On a Zoom call to discuss the film, Grady is using her phone while she walks her tiny dog Morty in a park near her home in Brooklyn. Morty is a Chiweenie – half Chihuahua, half Dachshund. 'She saw a squirrel a half-hour ago,' Grady explains when she toggles out of selfie mode to show the dog, whose back is turned to the camera. The dog is still distracted. The distractions of youth underscore 'Folktales,' as the students worry about how they appear to others and what their lives have in store for them. The latter question, especially, has been a recurring theme throughout much of the two filmmakers' work together with their production company, Loki Films, which they founded in 2001. Among the many films they've made, 'Jesus Camp' (2006) — about young Christians attending a summer camp in North Dakota — was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary. Advertisement 'What are the events or the moments in your life where you're just open enough to hear something and believe it, and follow a path?' asks Ewing. 'All of us have had those moments — a parent, a teacher, something you saw overhead that illuminated something about who you want to be. 'What makes you tick?' she continues. 'Do you choose door A or door B?' Many viewers have noted that 'Folktales' introduces audiences to a setting that's clearly archaic, in which young people learn about a traditional culture that predates cell phones by millennia. Ewing and Grady say they're not sure what to believe in the ongoing debate about the digital natives' preoccupation with their phones, and how harmful that may be. Bjørn Tore and Tigergutt in "Folktales." Tori Edvin Eliassen 'We've filmed many young people over a couple of decades,' says Grady, who has a 14-year-old son. Many of the challenges of maturation are eternal, she says, 'which is kind of a motif of the film — the cycle of life, over and over. 'But being a 20-year-old in 2025 is specific. When my son comes of age like [the subjects of her film] in six years, it could be again a different world.' Ewing recently hosted her brother's family at a place she has in upstate New York. Off-road, their car got stuck in mud, and everyone had to get out in the snow and try to free the tires from the rut. Her 12-year-old niece, who had been doom-scrolling all weekend, was elated by this unexpected predicament. 'She was running around the car going, 'This is amazing!'' Ewing recalls. ''This is real life!' It was, like, the greatest moment of her entire weekend. Advertisement 'And I thought, 'Huh. Maybe we are gonna be OK.'' 'Folktales' opens and closes with references to the Norse mythology of the Norns, the three goddesses who shape human destiny and care for the holy 'tree of life.' According to the film's version of the legend, the Norns can bestow gifts, including access to knowledge, wisdom, and storytelling ability. Each of the young adults featured in the film earned some measure of those gifts at the Folk High School, the filmmakers say. Not surprisingly, it reminded Grady of her long-ago Outward Bound adventure. 'These things don't break you like a horse,' she says. 'But they do break you a teeny bit.' James Sullivan can be reached at .
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Man Seeks Girlfriend's Dachshund's Approval Before Proposal
Paw parents feel grateful when their partner and pet share a loving bond. To provide a perfect example, an Instagram video shows how a dog owner's boyfriend first seeks her Dachshund Ellie's approval before proposing to her. The fur baby's thoughts have been expressed in the caption, which reads, 'Me and mom both said YES! I'm going to make the cutest flower girl!' Naturally, viewers went gaga over the adorable proposal clip, as would anyone else. Man proposes to girlfriend's Dachshund before asking her in viral video In a viral video on Instagram, a man proposes to his girlfriend's pet Dachshund named Ellie. It is his way of seeking the dog's approval before going down on one knee for the owner. Explaining the scenario, an in-text line appears in the clip at the beginning, stating, 'When he knows how important your dog is to you, so he proposes to her too.' It then shows the boyfriend going down on one knee, holding a huge, red velvety box. Meanwhile, Ellie looks curiously at the man. When he opens the box, a big plushie ring appears. The dog seems excited by the surprise gift and grabs the ring with her mouth while wagging her tail. It appears the boyfriend is waiting for Ellie's response, who supposedly says, 'Yes.' As she approves the man for her paw mother, the boyfriend looks happy. Furthermore, Natalie Cole's 1975 hit, 'This Will Be,' makes the Dachshund proposal video more interesting. The Instagram Reel has touched viewers' hearts, as they referred to the boyfriend as a 'green flag.' A user wrote, 'The most precious thing that I have ever seen! What a lovely gesture!!' Another commented, 'I love men who have their priorities clear! He knew he had to ask the dog first!' One individual jokingly warned the owner: 'The tail wag tho? Ma'am I think she stole your man for real for real.' Netizens also called the gesture 'cute' and 'precious.' Since the upload, the Dachshund proposal video has garnered over 112K likes. The post Video: Man Seeks Girlfriend's Dachshund's Approval Before Proposal appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Dachshund's ‘Little Legs' Are His Strength in Agility Challenge
Nowadays, pet parents train and enroll their dogs in many activities, where the canines can showcase their skills. While people mostly see big dogs participating in such competitions, a recent Instagram video shows a Dachshund flaunting his speed and 'agility.' Named Twiglet, the dog surprises viewers with his performance, prompting even the owner to write in the caption, 'Don't let the little legs fool you!' Dachshund's 'little legs' aren't to be taken lightly in agility challenge video In an Instagram video, a Dachshund named Twiglet enters an agility challenge and wins. He proves that his 'little legs' are not to be taken lightly. With the perfect background beats, the pooch begins the game under the guidance of his owner. His first task is to cross a tunnel, which doesn't take much time to complete. Like a bolt, Twiglet overcomes every challenge, from jumping high bars to crossing slopey platforms. Despite having tiny legs, the Doxie doesn't hesitate to attempt difficult obstacles. While he calmly and efficiently completes the race, the movements of his floppy ears leave viewers in awe. The competition ends with Twiglet grabbing a treat, which his owner gives him at the end of the race. Meanwhile, netizens lauded the dog's skills in the Dachshund agility video. A user commented, 'Pocket rockets every single one,' while another wrote, 'Omg!! Look at him go. The last thing on the course is so hard, too. And he smashed it.' One individual mentioned, 'The weave at the end, little bounces with front legs, so cute – amazing stuff!!' Many called him 'Clever sausage,' 'CUTEST thing,' and 'sporty baby.' Some viewers also stated that Twiglet is 'a clever chap' as he crossed 'the higher bars and the 12 weave was brilliant.' They loved watching him complete the challenges with his 'Hot Little Feet.' With over 9K likes at the time of writing, the audience clapped and cheered for the pooch in the Dachshund agility video. The post Video: Dachshund's 'Little Legs' Are His Strength in Agility Challenge appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Dachshund Works Hard To Perform the ‘Cutest' CPR on Owner
Dachshunds are known for being quick learners. They can surprise their owners by pulling off different tricks and new skills. This video displayed a cute Dachshund dog named Twiglet trying his best to perform 'CPR' on his owner. The pet parent posted the video on Instagram on May 15 via the fur baby's official account @twiglet_the_sausage_. Since then, the clip has gone viral as people are highly impressed by the Dachshund's 'CPR' gestures. The video received 92.6K views and more than 5K likes at the time of writing. Dachshund does his best to perform 'cutest paw-ramedic rescue' in video A wholesome video on Instagram captured a Dachshund dog named Twiglet working very hard to perform an adorable 'CPR' on his human parent. The clip is winning hearts on social media. Here, as revealed by the pet parent, 'CPR' stands for 'Cutest Paw-ramedic Rescue.' In the caption, the owner pointed out the same by writing, 'So that's what it stands for.' The Instagram video begins with the owner and the Dachshund named Twiglet. Viewers could see the pet parent lying flat on the floor on her back. In the meantime, the little fur baby stood up and put his tiny paws on the owner's chest. By this, he went on to make 'CPR' performing gestures. The dog even tried to ensure his owner was okay by checking on them. The video will melt anyone's heart. People have been flooding the comment section of the Instagram video with their thoughts and sentiments on the Dachshund. One person shared words of encouragement to the dog by writing, 'Go on twiglet.' Meanwhile, another person appreciated the canine's effort by adding, 'so cute! Good job fren.' Another person expressed their admiration for the fur baby. They penned, 'Just when I think I can't love him more, he becomes a little life saver.' 'Awwwww that's impressive!!! Soooo good!' expressed another Instagram user. The post Video: Dachshund Works Hard To Perform the 'Cutest' CPR on Owner appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
