How long does a Braque du Bourbonnais live?

The listed lifespan for a Braque du Bourbonnais is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Braque du Bourbonnais?

The listed height for a Braque du Bourbonnais is 19–22.5 in.

Is a Braque du Bourbonnais good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Braque du Bourbonnais is 3 out of 5.

When is a Braque du Bourbonnais full grown?

The growth size band for a Braque du Bourbonnais is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Braque du Bourbonnais

Braque du Bourbonnais is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 35–53 lb, height is 19–22.5 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Affectionate, Gentle, Adaptable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Braque du Bourbonnais dog — Photo: Desaix83 , d'après le travail de Canarian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight35–53 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

19–22.5 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 44 lb is about 15.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5.

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

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