You Shouldn't Buy A Dog That Won't Live Past 10 Years Of Age

Here is a very interesting study on the longevity of a variety of breeds. When selecting a dog, you should consider the probability of that dog costing you a fortune in medical bills (which is why I recommend everyone get pet insurance... the bills start racking up at 7 years of age); and the disappointment that your dog doesn't live as long as you would expect...

Mortality in over 350,000 Insured Swedish Dogs from 1995–2000: II. Breed-Specific Age and Survival Patterns and Relative Risk for Causes of Death