How long does a Segugio Italiano live?

The listed lifespan for a Segugio Italiano is 11–13 years.

How tall is a Segugio Italiano?

The listed height for a Segugio Italiano is 19.5–24.5 in (male), 19–24 in (female).

Is a Segugio Italiano good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Segugio Italiano is 5 out of 5.

When is a Segugio Italiano full grown?

The growth size band for a Segugio Italiano is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Segugio Italiano

Segugio Italiano is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 39–62 lb, height is 19.5–24.5 in (male), 19–24 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Friendly, Eager to please.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Segugio Italiano dog — Photo: Ivo Spadone · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan11–13 years

Weight39–62 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

19.5–24.5 in (male), 19–24 in (female)

Energy

3 / 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 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 50.5 lb is about 8.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Italy. The coat is described as 0, 0. 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 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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