Oldest dog breeds in the world, all of which remain as popular pets today.
Akita Inu
Year: Circa 8,000 B.C.
Country of Origin: Japan
Average Lifespan: 10 – 15 Years
Basenji
Year: Circa 6000 B.C.
Country of Origin: Central Africa (Congo Basin)
Average Lifespan: 13 – 14 Years
Afghan Hound
Year: Circa 6,000 B.C.
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Average Lifespan: 12 – 14 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Year: Circa 1000 B.C.
Country of Origin: Alaska’s Norton Sound Region
Average Lifespan: 10 – 15 Years
Samoyed
Year: 1000 B.C.
Country of Origin: Siberia
Average Lifespan: 12 – 14 Years
Saluki
Year: Circa 329 B.C.
Country of Origin: Egypt
Average Lifespan: 10 – 17 Years
Chinese Shar Pei
Year: Circa 206 B.C.
Country of Origin: China
Average Lifespan: 8 – 12 Years
Chow Chow
Year: Circa 200 B.C.
Country of Origin: Northern China
Average Lifespan: 10 – 15 Years
Beautiful dogs!