How long does a Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Blue Heeler 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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Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix

A Border Collie Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–16 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 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 30–55 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Blue Heeler 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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 Border Collie rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Border Collie vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	30–55 lb	30–50 lb	35–50 lb
Height	18–22 in	18–21 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Border Collie Blue Heeler 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 Border Collie Blue Heeler 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.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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