How long does a Rottweiler Border Collie Mix live?

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

Is a Rottweiler Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix

A Rottweiler Border Collie mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Border Collie. Most grow into large dogs of 55–95 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight55–95 lbcan be 30–135 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Border Collie Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix55–95 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Rottweiler Border Collie 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Rottweiler rates moderate and the Border Collie very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. The Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	80–135 lb	55–95 lb	30–55 lb
Height	22–27 in	20–24 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Rottweiler Border Collie Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 55–95 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Rottweiler Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

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