How long does a Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Greyhound 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 Greyhound Mix

A Australian Shepherd Greyhound mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	40–65 lb	50–70 lb	60–70 lb
Height	18–23 in	22–26 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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