How long does a Border Collie Doberman Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Doberman Mix easy to train?

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

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Border Collie Doberman Mix

A Border Collie Doberman mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Doberman. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight45–80 lbcan be 30–100 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Doberman Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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 high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Doberman very high; 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 Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. 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 Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	30–55 lb	45–80 lb	60–100 lb
Height	18–22 in	21–25 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Doberman Mix

How big does a Border Collie Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–100 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Border Collie Doberman 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 Doberman Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Doberman mixes

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