How long does a Borador live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).

Is a Borador easy to train?

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

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Borador

Also searched as Lab Border Collie Mix

The Borador is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Border Collie. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 30–80 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Borador get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Borador dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

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

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

Very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Border Collie very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Borador	Border Collie
Weight	55–80 lb	40–70 lb	30–55 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	20–23 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Borador

How big does a Borador get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–80 pounds.
How long does a Borador live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Borador shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Borador easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Lab mixes

Other Border Collie mixes

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