How long does a Aussiedoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Aussiedoodle easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Aussiedoodle

Also searched as Poodle Australian Shepherd Mix

The Aussiedoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height18–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Aussiedoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

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

Height runs 18–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Australian Shepherd. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Australian Shepherd very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Aussiedoodle	Australian Shepherd
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	40–65 lb
Height	18–24 in	18–24 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Aussiedoodle

How big does a Aussiedoodle get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Aussiedoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Aussiedoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Aussiedoodle easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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