How long does a Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix easy to train?

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

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Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix

A Australian Shepherd Bulldog mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a English Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight40–60 lbcan be 40–65 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix40–60 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 14–15 in for the English Bulldog.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the English Bulldog moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The English Bulldog as friendly, courageous, calm. 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 Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	40–65 lb	40–60 lb	40–50 lb
Height	18–23 in	16–19 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Bulldog 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 Australian Shepherd Bulldog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate 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.