How long does a Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Pit Bull Australian Shepherd 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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Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix

A Pit Bull Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate to very high

The Pit Bull rates moderate 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	40–65 lb
Height	17–19 in	18–21 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull Australian Shepherd 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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