How long does a Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Papillon 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 Papillon Mix

A Australian Shepherd Papillon mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Papillon. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, 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.

Weight20–40 lbcan be 5–65 lb

Height13–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

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

Height runs 13–17 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 8–11 in for the Papillon. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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 Papillon 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 Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. 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 Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	40–65 lb	20–40 lb	5–10 lb
Height	18–23 in	13–17 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 13–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 5–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Papillon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Papillon 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 Papillon 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 Papillon mixes

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