How long does a Border Collie Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Border Collie Pug 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 Pug Mix

A Border Collie Pug mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight20–35 lbcan be 14–55 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Pug Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Pug14–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Pug 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 10–13 in for the Pug.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Pug moderate; 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	30–55 lb	20–35 lb	14–18 lb
Height	18–22 in	14–18 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Border Collie Pug Mix

How big does a Border Collie Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Border Collie Pug 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 Pug 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.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Pug mixes

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