How long does a Border Collie Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Border Collie Pointer mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 30–70 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Pointer Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix40–60 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Pointer 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 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	30–55 lb	40–60 lb	45–70 lb
Height	18–22 in	20–24 in	21–25 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	Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie Pointer Mix

How big does a Border Collie Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–70 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Border Collie Pointer 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 Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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