Borador — breed guide
Border Collie crossed with a Labrador — a lot of dog for a quiet household.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 16–27 kg (35–60 lb)
- Life span
- 11–15 years
- Coat
- Short to medium double coat
Living with a Borador
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Heavy shedding, especially in season.
- Exceptionally trainable — among the easiest to teach.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Tireless · Clever · Friendly · Focused
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Collie eye anomaly
- Obesity
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Borador good with kids?
Generally yes. Boradors are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Borador good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Borador need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Borador handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Borador's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.