How long does a Estrela Mountain Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Estrela Mountain Dog is 10–14 years.

How tall is a Estrela Mountain Dog?

The listed height for a Estrela Mountain Dog is 24.5–29 in.

Is a Estrela Mountain Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Estrela Mountain Dog is 5 out of 5.

When is a Estrela Mountain Dog full grown?

The growth size band for a Estrela Mountain Dog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Estrela Mountain Dog

Estrela Mountain Dog is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 77–132 lb, height is 24.5–29 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Intelligent, Brave.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Estrela Mountain Dog dog — Photo: Scheridon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight77–132 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

24.5–29 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 1.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 104.5 lb is about 11.5 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as wavy, double, long. 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 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 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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