Borador

Crossbreed: Border Collie × Labrador

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Border Collies are the smartest of the dog breeds. They are bred to work, and will only be happy if they are given a job to do! Resilient, intelligent and willing, they make great pets for energetic and available owners who are able to cater to their physical and mental needs. They are sensitive dogs and need owners who can train them with a kind and gentle hand.

See the Border Collie breed sheet

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the world, mainly due to its remarkable friendliness, enthusiasm towards all challenges, and its very playful and cheerful personality. Docile, gentle and intelligent, Labradors are used as service dogs, search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and of course, as loving pets! They can adapt to all kinds of lifestyles and excel in various canine disciplines.

See the Labrador breed sheet

Border Collie

Border Collies are the smartest of the dog breeds. They are bred to work, and will only be happy if they are given a job to do! Resilient, intelligent and willing, they make great pets for energetic and available owners who are able to cater to their physical and mental needs. They are sensitive dogs and need owners who can train them with a kind and gentle hand.

See the Border Collie breed sheet

Labrador

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the world, mainly due to its remarkable friendliness, enthusiasm towards all challenges, and its very playful and cheerful personality. Docile, gentle and intelligent, Labradors are used as service dogs, search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and of course, as loving pets! They can adapt to all kinds of lifestyles and excel in various canine disciplines.

See the Labrador breed sheet

Life expectancy

The Borador has a life expectancy of between 14 and 15 years

Temperament

Size

Medium

Adult size

Female Between 20 and 22 in
Male Between 20 and 22 in

Adult weight

Female Between 40 and 57 lb
Male Between 40 and 57 lb
Coat colour
Black White Brown
Type of coat
Short Long
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Borador costs between £700 and £1500

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More details about the Borador

Borador: Origins and history

The Borador is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Border Collie. The breed is relatively new, first appearing in the 1990s. Crosses like the Borador look to combine the best characteristics of each parent breed. Border Collies are known for their intelligence, agility and working ability, while Labrador Retrievers are known for their friendliness, intelligence and affectionate nature.

Training a Borador

Training a Borador requires consistency, positivity and commitment. The Borador needs lots of physical and mental stimulation, just like both of the parent breeds. Owners will need to provide this on a daily basis, in order to avoid boredom and the development of undesirable behaviours. The Borador responds well to positive reinforcement training methods. Early socialisation is important to help the Borador develop good social skills around people and other animals. This crossbreed should be exposed to a variety of situations, people and animals from an early age. Because of their intelligence, Boradors needs to use their brain. Toys and puzzle games can help offer an outlet.

Borador: Purchase price

You can expect to pay somewhere between £700-£1500 for a Borador in the UK.

The daily cost for a Borador varies based on what they need. Good food, vaccination and vet care, in addition to accessories like beds and toys are all expenses to consider. On top of that, because they're active dogs, you'll need to factor in expenses for physical activities like dog sports or playing. These costs may vary depending on the quality of the products or where you live.

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