How long does a Akita Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Akita Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Akita Blue Heeler Mix

A Akita Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Akita and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into large dogs of 50–90 lb and live 11–14 years.

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight50–90 lbcan be 35–130 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Akita Blue Heeler Mix get?

Akita70–130 lb

The mix50–90 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Akita Blue Heeler Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Akita and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very low to very high

The Akita rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Akita is usually described as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Akita vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Akita	Akita Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	70–130 lb	50–90 lb	35–50 lb
Height	24–28 in	20–24 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	10–13 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Akita Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Akita Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 50–90 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–130 pounds.
How long does a Akita Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Akita Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Akita Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Akita mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.