How long does a Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix

A Pit Bull Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Weight40–60 lbcan be 35–70 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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

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

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

Pit Bull vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	40–70 lb	40–60 lb	35–50 lb
Height	17–19 in	17–20 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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