How long does a Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Border Collie Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Mix

A Border Collie Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, 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 17–55 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

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

Low to very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	30–55 lb	25–40 lb	17–23 lb
Height	18–22 in	16–19 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–16 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Border Collie Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu 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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Other Shiba Inu mixes

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