How long does a Doberman Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Doberman 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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Doberman Blue Heeler Mix

A Doberman Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 11–14 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight50–75 lbcan be 35–100 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Blue Heeler Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix50–75 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Doberman Blue Heeler 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 24–28 in for the Doberman and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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

Very low to very high

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

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	60–100 lb	50–75 lb	35–50 lb
Height	24–28 in	20–24 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Doberman Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Doberman Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Doberman Blue Heeler 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 Doberman 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 Doberman mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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