How long does a Corgi Border Collie Mix live?

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

Is a Corgi Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix

A Corgi Border Collie mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Border Collie. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 24–55 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Corgi Border Collie Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 10–12 in for the Corgi and 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Corgi rates moderate and the Border Collie very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Corgi is usually described as affectionate, smart, alert. The Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Corgi	Corgi Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	24–30 lb	25–40 lb	30–55 lb
Height	10–12 in	14–17 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Corgi Border Collie Mix

How big does a Corgi Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 14–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 24–55 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Corgi Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

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