How long does a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix

A Australian Shepherd Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Newfoundland. Most grow into large dogs of 70–110 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, 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.

Weight70–110 lbcan be 40–150 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix70–110 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Newfoundland 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 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

Very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	40–65 lb	70–110 lb	100–150 lb
Height	18–23 in	22–26 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 70–110 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–150 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland mixes

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