How long does a Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Corgi Australian Shepherd 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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Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix

A Corgi Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 24–65 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Corgi Australian Shepherd 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 10–12 in for the Corgi and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

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

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 Corgi rates moderate 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 Corgi is usually described as affectionate, smart, alert. 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.

Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Corgi	Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	24–30 lb	30–50 lb	40–65 lb
Height	10–12 in	14–18 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 24–65 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Corgi Australian Shepherd 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 Corgi Australian Shepherd 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 Corgi mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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