How long does a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is 14–16 years.

How tall is a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier?

The listed height for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is 8–14 in.

Is a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is 5 out of 5.

When is a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is 8–12 months.

Terrier Group

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a small dog in the Terrier Group. Adult weight is 8–25 lb, height is 8–14 in, and the listed lifespan is 14–16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Playful, Versatile.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan14–16 years

Weight8–25 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Height

8–14 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 16.5 lb is about the same as the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Terrier Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Primary Lens Luxation(PLL), and Chondrodystrophy. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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