How long does a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix easy to train?

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

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Blue Heeler Whippet Mix

A Blue Heeler Whippet mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Weight30–45 lbcan be 25–50 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix30–45 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to 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

Low

The Blue Heeler rates very low and the Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very 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 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.

Blue Heeler vs Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	35–50 lb	30–45 lb	25–40 lb
Height	17–20 in	18–21 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Blue Heeler Whippet Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–50 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Blue Heeler Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Whippet mixes

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