--- title: "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/healthiest" meta: "og:description": "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Hardiest dog breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Hardiest dog breeds Some breeds are less prone to inherited conditions. These dogs have the highest health scores: check life expectancy, health concerns and veterinary care on each profile. 1. 1 [![Beauceron](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9916/beauceron.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/beauceron) ## [Beauceron](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/beauceron) A large French shepherd dog, loyal, deterrent and remarkably versatile. Health: 5/5Large France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/beauceron) [ 121 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-beauceron) 2. 2 [![Shetland Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4208/berger_des_shetland.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/shetland-sheepdog) ## [Shetland Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/shetland-sheepdog) A small, elegant, intelligent shepherd dog, deeply attached to its family. Health: 5/5Small United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/shetland-sheepdog) [ 88 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-shetland-sheepdog) 3. 3 [![Picardy Shepherd](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8510/berger-de-picardie-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-shepherd) ## [Picardy Shepherd](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-shepherd) A rustic, lively and affectionate French shepherd, as elegant at work as with the family. Health: 5/5Large France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-shepherd) [ 16 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-shepherd) 4. 4 [![Catalan Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8485/berger-catalan-4.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catalan-sheepdog) ## [Catalan Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catalan-sheepdog) A rustic, intelligent and faithful shepherd dog, as hardy at work as it is gentle with the family. Health: 5/5Medium Spain [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catalan-sheepdog) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-catalan-sheepdog) 5. 5 [![Cursinu](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6011/cursinu_beauty.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/cursinu) ## [Cursinu](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/cursinu) A rustic Corsican dog, versatile and very attached to its family. Health: 5/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/cursinu) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cursinu) 6. 6 [![Irish Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6190/irishterriersydenhamhillwoods.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/irish-terrier) ## [Irish Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/irish-terrier) A red terrier, lively and courageous, built for action and companionship. Health: 5/5Medium Ireland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/irish-terrier) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-irish-terrier) 7. 7 [![Blue Gascony Basset](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5325/basset_bleu_de_gascogne.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-basset) ## [Blue Gascony Basset](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-basset) A gentle, cheerful and athletic French scenthound, endowed with a remarkable sense of smell. Health: 5/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/blue-gascony-basset) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-blue-gascony-basset) 8. 8 [![Lakeland Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6323/pexels-photo-1313254.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lakeland-terrier) ## [Lakeland Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lakeland-terrier) A small lively, hardy and courageous terrier, as good a companion as an alert dog. Health: 5/5Small United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lakeland-terrier) [ 2 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lakeland-terrier) 9. 9 [![Little Lion Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5445/petit_chien_lion_in_riga_1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/little-lion-dog) ## [Little Lion Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/little-lion-dog) A small, lively, elegant companion dog that is very attached to its family. Health: 5/5Small France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/little-lion-dog) [ 2 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-little-lion-dog) 10. 10 [![Atlas Shepherd Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7020/berger-de-l-atlas-aidi-atlas-jpg.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/atlas-shepherd-dog) ## [Atlas Shepherd Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/atlas-shepherd-dog) A robust, loyal and courageous Moroccan guardian, shaped by the Atlas Mountains. Health: 5/5Medium Morocco [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/atlas-shepherd-dog) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-atlas-shepherd-dog) 11. 11 [![Braque de l'Ariège](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8805/braque-de-l-ariege-3.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/braque-de-lariege) ## [Braque de l'Ariège](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/braque-de-lariege) A powerful, hardy and elegant French pointing dog, very attached to its owner. Health: 5/5Large France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/braque-de-lariege) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-braque-de-lariege) 12. 12 [![Tornjak](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10363/tornjak-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tornjak) ## [Tornjak](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tornjak) Balkan flock guardian, calm, loyal and impressively cool-headed. Health: 5/5Giant Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tornjak) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-tornjak) 13. 13 [![Tosa](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9220/tosa_inu_698.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tosa) ## [Tosa](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tosa) Calm and powerful Japanese Molosser, the Tosa requires an experienced and consistent owner. Health: 5/5Giant Japan [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/tosa) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-tosa) 14. 14 [![Andalusian Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9177/pexels-photo-13249098.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) ## [Andalusian Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) A small lively, athletic and sociable Andalusian terrier, built for action. Health: 5/5Small Spain [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) 15. 15 ## [Danish-Swedish Farmdog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/danish-swedish-farmdog) Small Scandinavian farm dog, lively, versatile and excellent family companion. Health: 5/5Small Denmark and Sweden [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/danish-swedish-farmdog) 16. 16 [![Dutch Smoushond](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7936/smous-des-pays-bas-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dutch-smoushond) ## [Dutch Smoushond](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dutch-smoushond) Small lively and affectionate Dutch dog, with a rough coat and the heart of a family companion. Health: 5/5Small Netherlands [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/dutch-smoushond) 17. 17 [![Karst Shepherd Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/692/owczarek_kraski_g756.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/karst-shepherd-dog) ## [Karst Shepherd Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/karst-shepherd-dog) A powerful, rustic Slovenian guardian, deeply attached to its family. Health: 5/5Large Slovenia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/karst-shepherd-dog) 18. 18 [![Maremma Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10369/segugio-maremmano-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) ## [Maremma Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) Tuscan hound, rustic and tenacious, specialist in wild boar hunting. Health: 5/5Medium Italy (Maremma, Tuscany) [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) 19. 19 [![Portuguese Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5574/ca-csa-brch.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/portuguese-sheepdog) ## [Portuguese Sheepdog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/portuguese-sheepdog) A rustic, intelligent and tireless Portuguese Shepherd, built for work and wide open spaces. Health: 5/5Medium Portugal [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/portuguese-sheepdog) 20. 20 ## [Silken Windsprite](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/silken-windsprite) Elegant silky-haired greyhound, gentle at home and fast when running. Health: 5/5Medium United States (Texas) [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/silken-windsprite) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher. ## Other dog breed rankings - [Dog breeds suited to apartment living](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/best-for-apartments) - [Dog breeds for families with children](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/best-with-children) - [Dog breeds for first-time owners](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/best-for-first-time-owners) - [Most affectionate dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/most-affectionate) - [Dog breeds that get along with other pets](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/best-with-other-pets) - [Easy-to-train dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/easiest-to-train) - [Dog breeds that bark less](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/that-bark-the-least) - [Guard dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/best-guard-dogs) - [Calm, low-energy dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/calmest) - [Dog breeds that shed less](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/that-shed-the-least) - [Dog breeds that drool less](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/that-drool-the-least) - [Low-maintenance dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/easiest-to-groom) - [Most intelligent dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/most-intelligent) - [Dog breeds that need little exercise](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/that-need-little-exercise) - [So-called hypoallergenic dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/hypoallergenic) - [Small dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/smallest) - [More affordable dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/cheapest) [All dog breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breeds) [Breed comparison](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds) [Which dog should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find dog and cat breeders near you. 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