How long does a Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix

A Rottweiler Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 40–135 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

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

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	80–135 lb	60–100 lb	40–65 lb
Height	22–27 in	20–25 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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