How long does a Border Collie Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Border Collie Whippet mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 25–55 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Whippet Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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 Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	30–55 lb	30–50 lb	25–40 lb
Height	18–22 in	18–22 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Border Collie Whippet Mix

How big does a Border Collie Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Border Collie Whippet 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 Whippet 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.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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