How long does a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix

A Jack Russell Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Jack Russell Terrier and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 12–16 years.

Jack Russell Terrier, a purebred dog — Jack Russell TerrierPhoto: Plank, CC BY 3.0, 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.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 13–50 lb

Height15–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix get?

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 15–17 inches at the shoulder, against 13–14 in for the Jack Russell Terrier and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

Figures use the Parson Russell Terrier standard, the AKC breed closest to the Jack Russell.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to 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 moderate

The Jack Russell Terrier rates moderate and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Jack Russell Terrier is usually described as friendly, clever, athletic. 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.

Jack Russell vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Jack Russell Terrier	Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	13–17 lb	25–35 lb	35–50 lb
Height	13–14 in	15–17 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 15–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–50 pounds.
How long does a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Jack Russell Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Jack Russell mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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