How long does a Border Collie Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Border Collie Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix

A Border Collie Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Newfoundland. Most grow into large dogs of 65–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight65–100 lbcan be 30–150 lb

Height22–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Newfoundland Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix65–100 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 22–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

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

Very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Newfoundland high; 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	30–55 lb	65–100 lb	100–150 lb
Height	18–22 in	22–25 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Border Collie Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 65–100 pounds and 22–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–150 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Border Collie Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland mixes

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