How long does a Australian Shepherd Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Australian Shepherd Pointer mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Pointer Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix40–70 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	40–65 lb	40–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	18–23 in	20–24 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Pointer Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 20–24 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 Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Pointer 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 Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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