How long does a Bordoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).

Is a Bordoodle 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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Bordoodle

Also searched as Poodle Border Collie Mix

The Bordoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Border Collie. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–60 lb and live 11–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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.

Weight35–60 lbcan be 30–70 lb

Height18–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bordoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix35–60 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 18–23 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Border Collie. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate to 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 Poodle rates very high and the Border Collie very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Bordoodle	Border Collie
Weight	40–70 lb	35–60 lb	30–55 lb
Height	18–24 in	18–23 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Bordoodle

How big does a Bordoodle get?: Most grow to 35–60 pounds and 18–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–70 pounds.
How long does a Bordoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Bordoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Bordoodle easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Border Collie mixes

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