How long does a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix live?

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

Is a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?

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

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Husky Australian Shepherd Mix

A Husky Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 12–14 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 35–65 lb

Height19–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Australian Shepherd Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 19–23 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky 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

Low to very high

The Siberian Husky rates low 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	35–60 lb	40–60 lb	40–65 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	19–23 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Husky Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 19–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–65 pounds.
How long does a Husky Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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