How long does a Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix

A Australian Shepherd Whippet mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 25–65 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Whippet 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 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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

Low to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Whippet low; 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	40–65 lb	30–50 lb	25–40 lb
Height	18–23 in	18–22 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Whippet 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 Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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