How long does a Pomeranian Border Collie Mix live?

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

Is a Pomeranian Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix

A Pomeranian Border Collie mix is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Border Collie. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight15–30 lbcan be 3–55 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pomeranian Border Collie Mix get?

Pomeranian3–7 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 6–7 in for the Pomeranian and 18–22 in for the Border Collie. 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

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

Moderate to very high

The Pomeranian rates moderate and the Border Collie 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 Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Pomeranian	Pomeranian Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	3–7 lb	15–30 lb	30–55 lb
Height	6–7 in	12–14 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pomeranian Border Collie Mix

How big does a Pomeranian Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–55 pounds.
How long does a Pomeranian Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pomeranian (12–16 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Pomeranian Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

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