How long does a Croatian Sheepdog live?

The listed lifespan for a Croatian Sheepdog is 13–14 years.

How tall is a Croatian Sheepdog?

The listed height for a Croatian Sheepdog is 16–20 in.

Is a Croatian Sheepdog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Croatian Sheepdog is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Croatian Sheepdog?

The AKC energy score for a Croatian Sheepdog is 3 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Croatian Sheepdog

Croatian Sheepdog is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 29–44 lb, height is 16–20 in, and the listed lifespan is 13–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Active, Alert and intelligent.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan13–14 years

Weight29–44 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

16–20 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 36.5 lb is about 2.4 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Croatia. The coat is described as wavy, double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below 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 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

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