How long does a Portuguese Sheepdog live?

The listed lifespan for a Portuguese Sheepdog is 12–13 years.

How tall is a Portuguese Sheepdog?

The listed height for a Portuguese Sheepdog is 16.5–21.5 in.

Is a Portuguese Sheepdog good with children?

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

When is a Portuguese Sheepdog full grown?

The growth size band for a Portuguese Sheepdog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Portuguese Sheepdog

Portuguese Sheepdog is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 37.5–59 lb, height is 16.5–21.5 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Devoted, Lively.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan12–13 years

Weight37.5–59 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

16.5–21.5 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 48.3 lb is about 11 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Portugal. The coat is described as wavy, long. 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 2 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 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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