How long does a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix easy to train?

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

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Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix

A Australian Shepherd Bloodhound mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Bloodhound. Most grow into large dogs of 60–90 lb and live 11–14 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Bloodhound, a purebred dog — BloodhoundPhoto: Mary Bloom, American Kennel Club, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight60–90 lbcan be 40–110 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix60–90 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 23–27 in for the Bloodhound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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

Energy

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

Low to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Bloodhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Bloodhound as friendly, independent, inquisitive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	40–65 lb	60–90 lb	80–110 lb
Height	18–23 in	20–25 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 60–90 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–110 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Australian Shepherd Bloodhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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