How long does a Tornjak live?

The listed lifespan for a Tornjak is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Tornjak?

The listed height for a Tornjak is 23–28 in.

Is a Tornjak good with children?

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

When is a Tornjak full grown?

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

Foundation Stock Service

Tornjak

Tornjak is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 62–110 lb, height is 23–28 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Friendly, Courageous.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Tornjak dog — Photo: Nina Žubrinić · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight62–110 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

23–28 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 2.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 86 lb is about 30 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina. The coat is described as double, medium. 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 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 1 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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