How long does a Border Collie French Bulldog Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie French 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 French Bulldog Mix

A Border Collie French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a French Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 16–55 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie French Bulldog Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix25–40 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 11–13 in for the French 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

Low to very high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the French Bulldog moderate; 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 French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. 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 French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	30–55 lb	25–40 lb	16–28 lb
Height	18–22 in	14–18 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	low to very high	low
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Border Collie French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Border Collie French 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 French 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.