How long does a Australian Shepherd Pug Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd Pug 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 Pug Mix

A Australian Shepherd Pug mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 14–65 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Pug Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Pug14–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Pug 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 10–13 in for the Pug. 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

High

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

Moderate to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Pug 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	40–65 lb	25–40 lb	14–18 lb
Height	18–23 in	14–18 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Pug Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Pug 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 Pug 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.