How long does a Cirneco dell’Etna live?

The listed lifespan for a Cirneco dell’Etna is 15–16 years.

How tall is a Cirneco dell’Etna?

The listed height for a Cirneco dell’Etna is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female).

Is a Cirneco dell’Etna good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Cirneco dell’Etna is 4 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Cirneco dell’Etna?

The AKC energy score for a Cirneco dell’Etna is 3 out of 5.

Hound Group

Cirneco dell’Etna

Cirneco dell’Etna is a medium dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 20–28 lb (male), 19–25 lb (female), height is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 15–16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Friendly, Affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Cirneco dell’Etna dog — Photo: de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard , contrast Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan15–16 years

Weight20–28 lb (male), 19–25 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHound Group

Height

18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

4 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15.5 years is about 2.2 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 23.5 lb is about 10.6 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Sicily. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 4 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 184 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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