How long does a Border Collie Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a Border Collie Bulldog Mix easy to train?

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

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Border Collie Bulldog Mix

A Border Collie Bulldog mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a English Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–50 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight35–50 lbcan be 30–55 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Bulldog Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix35–50 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Bulldog Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 14–15 in for the English Bulldog.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the English Bulldog moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. The English Bulldog as friendly, courageous, calm. 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 Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	30–55 lb	35–50 lb	40–50 lb
Height	18–22 in	16–18 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie Bulldog Mix

How big does a Border Collie Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 35–50 pounds and 16–18 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 Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a Border Collie Bulldog 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 Bulldog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Bulldog mixes

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