How long does a Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd French 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 French Bulldog Mix

A Australian Shepherd French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a French Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight30–45 lbcan be 16–65 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix30–45 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 11–13 in for the French 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

Low to high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the French Bulldog moderate; 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 French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. 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 French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	40–65 lb	30–45 lb	16–28 lb
Height	18–23 in	14–18 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	low to high	low
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd French 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 French 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.