How long does a Blue Heeler Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Blue Heeler Pointer Mix easy to train?

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

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Blue Heeler Pointer Mix

A Blue Heeler Pointer mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 11–14 years.

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 35–70 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Blue Heeler Pointer Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix40–60 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler 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 low to very high

The Blue Heeler rates very low 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 Blue Heeler is usually described as alert, curious, pleasant. 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.

Blue Heeler vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	35–50 lb	40–60 lb	45–70 lb
Height	17–20 in	19–22 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Blue Heeler Pointer Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–70 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Blue Heeler 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 Blue Heeler Pointer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Pointer mixes

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