How long does a Rafeiro do Alentejo live?

The listed lifespan for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Rafeiro do Alentejo?

The listed height for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 25–29 in.

Is a Rafeiro do Alentejo good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 3 out of 5.

When is a Rafeiro do Alentejo full grown?

The growth size band for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Rafeiro do Alentejo

Rafeiro do Alentejo is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 77–132 lb, height is 25–29 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Confident, Calm, Powerful.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Rafeiro do Alentejo dog — Photo: Արարատ Թրվանց · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight77–132 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

25–29 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 2.8 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 Portugal. The coat is described as double, short. 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 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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