How long does a Lab Blue Heeler Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Blue Heeler Mix

A Lab Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into large dogs of 45–65 lb and live 11–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 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.

Weight45–65 lbcan be 35–80 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Blue Heeler Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix45–65 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever rates very high 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. 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.

Lab vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	55–80 lb	45–65 lb	35–50 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	19–22 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	Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Lab Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Lab Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 45–65 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.