How long does a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Blue Heeler Mix

A Poodle Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 11–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–17 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

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

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 very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

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

Poodle vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	40–70 lb	40–60 lb	35–50 lb
Height	18–24 in	18–22 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–17 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Poodle Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–70 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Poodle Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. 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 Poodle Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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