How long does a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd live?

The listed lifespan for a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd?

The listed height for a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is 26–29 in (male), 23–26 in (female).

Is a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is 4 out of 5.

When is a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd full grown?

The growth size band for a Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Romanian Carpathian Shepherd

Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 70–100 lb, height is 26–29 in (male), 23–26 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Brave.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Romanian Carpathian Shepherd dog — Photo: DannyFaQ · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight70–100 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

26–29 in (male), 23–26 in (female)

Energy

2 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

1 / 5

Good with kids

4 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 85 lb is about 25.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Romania. The coat is described as 0, 0. The AKC energy score is 2 out of 5, 1.6 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 1 out of 5, so short sessions tend to work better than long drills. Good with children scores 4 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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