How long does a Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix live?

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

Is a Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, 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 17–50 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix get?

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu 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

Low

The Shiba Inu rates low 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 Shiba Inu is usually described as alert, active, attentive. 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.

Shiba Inu vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Shiba Inu	Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	17–23 lb	25–35 lb	35–50 lb
Height	13.5–16.5 in	15–18 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	13–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–50 pounds.
How long does a Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Shiba Inu (13–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shiba Inu mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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