How long does a French Spaniel live?

The listed lifespan for a French Spaniel is 10–12 years.

How tall is a French Spaniel?

The listed height for a French Spaniel is 21.5–24 in.

Is a French Spaniel good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a French Spaniel is 5 out of 5.

When is a French Spaniel full grown?

The growth size band for a French Spaniel is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

French Spaniel

French Spaniel is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 50–60 lb, height is 21.5–24 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Sociable, Gentle.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight50–60 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

21.5–24 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 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 55 lb is about 4.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as smooth, medium. 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 3 out of 5. 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 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 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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