Is a Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel Mix

A Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Springer Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Springer Spaniel, a purebred dog — Springer SpanielPhoto: SuviLindholm, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 40–65 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Springer Spaniel40–50 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 19–20 in for the Springer Spaniel.

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 Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel as friendly, playful, obedient. 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 Springer Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel Mix	Springer Spaniel
Weight	40–65 lb	40–60 lb	40–50 lb
Height	18–23 in	18–22 in	19–20 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel 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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Other Springer Spaniel mixes

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