Long-lived pets have perks and cons. It's a long-term commitment. Possibly decades. The upside? Yes, same. You'll age with your pet. These pets live the longest.
Bearded dragons are long-lived, low-maintenance pets. Like pet rats or guinea pigs, they're easier to manage than most lizards.
House cats live long. The oldest cat ever lived 27 years. Cats take more attention than most small pets, but they're more self-sufficient than dogs by a landslide.
America loves mini poodles. Petite dogs have tremendous personalities in a little, apartment-friendly package. The smartest, longest-lived pets are poodles.
Chihuahuas live the longest. Smaller breeds live longer than larger herding breeds. Chihuahuas can live to 23.
Chihuahuas have tons of personality. They are loyal and outgoing. Since they'll stick with you, they're small enough to carry along.
Leopard geckos, in particular, live long and don't age. These colorful reptiles live 13–20 years and are easy to care for. One leopard gecko survived to 28.