How long does a Taiwan Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Taiwan Dog is 9–13 years.

How tall is a Taiwan Dog?

The listed height for a Taiwan Dog is 17–20 in.

Is a Taiwan Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Taiwan Dog is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Taiwan Dog?

The AKC energy score for a Taiwan Dog is 5 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Taiwan Dog

Taiwan Dog is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 26–40 lb, height is 17–20 in, and the listed lifespan is 9–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Intelligent, Versatile.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Taiwan Dog dog — Photo: Cho Hsun Lu · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan9–13 years

Weight26–40 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

17–20 in

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 2.3 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 33 lb is about the same as the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Taiwan. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above 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 4 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.

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