How long does a Border Collie Malamute Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Malamute 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 Malamute Mix

A Border Collie Malamute mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, 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.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 30–85 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Malamute Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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 Alaskan Malamute 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 Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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 Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	30–55 lb	50–70 lb	75–85 lb
Height	18–22 in	20–24 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Malamute Mix

How big does a Border Collie Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–85 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Border Collie Malamute 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 Malamute 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.