How long does a Border Collie Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Border Collie Catahoula 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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Border Collie Catahoula Mix

A Border Collie Catahoula mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 40–75 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, 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.

Weight40–75 lbcan be 30–95 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Catahoula Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix40–75 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

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

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 to very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. 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 Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	30–55 lb	40–75 lb	50–95 lb
Height	18–22 in	20–23 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	not rated
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Border Collie Catahoula Mix

How big does a Border Collie Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 40–75 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–95 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Border Collie Catahoula 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 Border Collie Catahoula 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.