How long does a Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix

A Rottweiler Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into large dogs of 60–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Weight60–90 lbcan be 35–135 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix60–90 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	80–135 lb	60–90 lb	35–50 lb
Height	22–27 in	20–24 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–13 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 60–90 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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.

Other Rottweiler mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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