How long does a Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix live?

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

Is a Pomeranian 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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Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix

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A Pomeranian Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pomeranian, a purebred dog — PomeranianPhoto: Novoklimov, CC0, 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.

Weight20–35 lbcan be 3–65 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Pomeranian3–7 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 6–7 in for the Pomeranian and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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 Pomeranian rates moderate and the Australian Shepherd very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Pomeranian is usually described as inquisitive, bold, lively. 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.

Pomeranian vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Pomeranian	Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	3–7 lb	20–35 lb	40–65 lb
Height	6–7 in	12–15 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–65 pounds.
How long does a Pomeranian Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pomeranian (12–16 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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