The breed with the shortest lifespan (among breeds for which there is a questionnaire survey with a reasonable sample size) is the Dogue de Bordeaux, with a median longevity of about 5.2 years, but several breeds, including Miniature Bull Terriers, Bloodhounds, and Irish Wolfhounds are nearly as short-lived, with median longevities of 6 to 7 years. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the canine breed with shortest median lifespan? ANS1 Dogue de Bordeaux QSN2 What is the median length of life for the canine breed that lives the least amount of years? ANS2 5.2 years QSN3 What is the average lifespan of an Irish Wolfhound? ANS3 6 to 7 years. QSN4 Which dog has the shortest lifespan? ANS4 Dogue de Bordeaux QSN5 What is the average lifespan for a Dogue de Borddeaux? ANS5 5.2 years