How long does a Bouvier des Ardennes live?

The listed lifespan for a Bouvier des Ardennes is 12–16 years.

How tall is a Bouvier des Ardennes?

The listed height for a Bouvier des Ardennes is 22–24.5 in (male), 20.5–22 in (female).

When is a Bouvier des Ardennes full grown?

The growth size band for a Bouvier des Ardennes is up to 24 months.

What is the energy level of a Bouvier des Ardennes?

The AKC energy score for a Bouvier des Ardennes is 5 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Bouvier des Ardennes

Bouvier des Ardennes is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female), height is 22–24.5 in (male), 20.5–22 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–16 years.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bouvier des Ardennes dog — Photo: Carberetmichbini · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–16 years

Weight61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

22–24.5 in (male), 20.5–22 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 63 lb is about 3.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Bouvier des Ardennes is 61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female).

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