How long does a Pug Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Pug 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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Pug Blue Heeler Mix

A Pug Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Pug and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 14–50 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pug Blue Heeler Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

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 Pug rates moderate and the Blue Heeler very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	14–18 lb	25–35 lb	35–50 lb
Height	10–13 in	14–16 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pug Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Pug Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–50 pounds.
How long does a Pug Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Pug Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pug 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.