How long does a Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix easy to train?

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

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Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix

A Australian Shepherd Doberman mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Doberman. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight50–80 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height21–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix50–80 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 21–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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 high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Doberman very high; 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 Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. 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 Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	40–65 lb	50–80 lb	60–100 lb
Height	18–23 in	21–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 21–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Doberman 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 Doberman Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Doberman mixes

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