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Borador

Affectionate, Friendly, Smart

Borador is a designer cross between the Border Collie and the Labrador Retriever. This mix usually weighs about 40-62 pounds, can inherit a dense double coat, and often blends an active, people-oriented temperament from both sides of the pedigree. Common monitoring areas include…

⚖️ 39.68–61.73 lbs 📏 19.5–22.9" 🎂 11–14 years 🧠 Intelligence #4 — elite
Mix of: 🐕 Border Collie🐕 Labrador Retriever
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Traits

Borador Characteristics

Energy

100%

Shedding

70%

Trainability

100%

Grooming

50%

Friendliness

70%

Coat Type

Double coat Weekly Brushing

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #4

Intelligence

🎂 12.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $20K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $438/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hip dysplasia

Owner resources

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Care basics

Borador Care Tips

Needs 60-90 minutes of purposeful daily exercise plus mental work to stay balanced.

Expect regular shedding—brush 3-4 times per week to control loose coat and skin buildup.

Usually responds well to positive-reinforcement training and early socialization.

Keep body weight lean and monitor mobility to reduce stress on developing joints.

Owner fit

Who the Borador Suits

  • Recommended for experienced owners — higher owner difficulty rating of 7/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally friendly and intelligent, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: moderate-high — undercoat rake required; blows coat twice yearly

Before you choose

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