Beagle: Keen sense of smell, savvy hunter. Medium-sized, moderately active. Average lifespan 10-15 years. Generally healthy, some eye & hip issues in older dogs.
Australian cattle dog: Athletic, intelligent, great for active people. Lifespan 12-16 years. Few health issues, joint & ligament problems possible due to activity, treatable with rest, meds, surgery.
Chihuahuas: Spirited, intelligent, small size. Lifespan up to 20 years. Generally healthy, but can have heart, eye issues, and patellar luxation (loose kneecaps).
Greyhound: Fastest breed, 10-13 years lifespan. Generally healthy, but prone to bloat & gastric torsion due to deep chests. Monitor eating to avoid life-threatening issues.
Poodles: Smart, athletic, and long-lived. Originally hunting dogs, but misunderstood as prissy. Average lifespan 10-18 years, may face joint/eye issues.
Siberian Husky: Strong, athletic sled-puller with boundless energy. Ideal for active owners. Lifespan 12-16 years. Generally healthy, but may have eye and hip issues (improved by breeders).
Havanese: Cuban origin, unique breed. Small, intelligent, sociable, and trainable. Lifespan 14-16 years. Generally healthy, but some may have hereditary deafness.
Basenjis: Intelligent, athletic, cat-like nature. Yodeling instead of barking, grooming like cats. Average lifespan 13-14 years. Generally healthy, but prone to hypothyroidism and hip issues.
Border Collies: Highly intelligent, athletic, and driven. Thrive with jobs and mental challenges. Hardy and healthy, 12-15 years lifespan. Some may have deafness and epilepsy.
Mixed-breed dogs result from breeding different purebreds or mixed dogs. They inherit traits from all breeds, good and bad. Wide gene pool reduces specific genetic disorders.