How long does a Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Boxer Australian Shepherd 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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Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix

A Boxer Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, source

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix45–70 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Boxer Australian Shepherd 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 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

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

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 Boxer rates high and the Australian Shepherd very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. The Australian Shepherd as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Boxer vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	50–80 lb	45–70 lb	40–65 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	20–24 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Boxer Australian Shepherd 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 Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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