How long does a Thai Bangkaew live?

The listed lifespan for a Thai Bangkaew is 14–17 years.

How tall is a Thai Bangkaew?

The listed height for a Thai Bangkaew is 18–21 in (male), 16–19 in (female).

Is a Thai Bangkaew good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Thai Bangkaew is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Thai Bangkaew?

The AKC energy score for a Thai Bangkaew is 3 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Thai Bangkaew

Thai Bangkaew is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 40–43 lb (male), 35–40 lb (female), height is 18–21 in (male), 16–19 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 14–17 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Loyal, Intelligent.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Thai Bangkaew dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan14–17 years

Weight40–43 lb (male), 35–40 lb (female)

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

18–21 in (male), 16–19 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15.5 years is about 2.2 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 39 lb is about 4.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Thailand. 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 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Thai Bangkaew is 40–43 lb (male), 35–40 lb (female).

Sources

AKC breed page

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