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Border Collie Papillon Mix
A Border Collie Papillon mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Papillon. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 13–16 years.
Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.
How big does a Border Collie Papillon Mix get?
Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Papillon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.
Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 8–11 in for the Papillon. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.
Coat, energy and training
Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.
The Border Collie rates very high and the Papillon very high; a puppy may lean either way.
Brush a couple of times a week.
Temperament
The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. The Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.
Border Collie vs Papillon vs the mix
| Trait | Border Collie | Border Collie Papillon Mix | Papillon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 30–55 lb | 20–30 lb | 5–10 lb |
| Height | 18–22 in | 13–16 in | 8–11 in |
| Lifespan | 12–15 yr | 13–16 yr | 14–16 yr |
| Shedding | moderate | moderate | moderate |
| Energy | very high | moderate to very high | moderate |
| Group | Herding | mixed | Toy |
Questions about the Border Collie Papillon Mix
- How big does a Border Collie Papillon Mix get?
- Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 5–55 pounds.
- How long does a Border Collie Papillon Mix live?
- A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
- Does a Border Collie Papillon 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 Border Collie Papillon Mix easy to train?
- Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.
Other Border Collie mixes
- German Shepherd Border Collie Mix
- Border Collie Australian Shepherd Mix
- Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix
- Borador
- Golden Retriever Border Collie Mix
- Bordoodle
- Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix
- Husky Border Collie Mix
- Corgi Border Collie Mix
- Chihuahua Border Collie Mix
Other Papillon mixes
- Chihuahua Papillon Mix
- Pomeranian Papillon Mix
- Dachshund Papillon Mix
- Poodle Papillon Mix
- Yorkie Papillon Mix
- Corgi Papillon Mix
- Shih Tzu Papillon Mix
- Maltese Papillon Mix
- Cavalier Papillon Mix
- Jack Russell Papillon Mix
Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.