How long does a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix

A Boston Terrier Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, 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 12–50 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to 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

Very low to very high

The Boston Terrier rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Boston Terrier vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	12–25 lb	25–40 lb	35–50 lb
Height	15–17 in	16–18 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	12–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–50 pounds.
How long does a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boston Terrier Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boston Terrier mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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