Border Collie vs Borador Comparison – Which dog is better Sheepdog or Border Collie Lab?

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Name	Border Collie	Borador
Origins	England Scotland Wales	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Border Collie and Borador. What other names are these breeds known by?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Border Collie Lab Border Lab
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Border Collie and a Borador. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Border Collie vs Borador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Border Collie and a Borador. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	40-65 pounds (18-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	52.5 pounds (24 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Borador? Is a Border Collie taller than a Borador?	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	19-24 inches (48-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Borador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Border Collie and a Borador. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$200-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Borador?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Borador is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Borador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Borador is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare training requirements.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Borador dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare alertness levels.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Borador dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare territorial behaviors.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Borador dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Border Collie vs Borador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Border Collie and a Borador. How do their temperaments differ?	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Curious Energetic Outgoing Gentle Eager Smart
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Borador?	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Borador dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Borador?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Borador dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Borador social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Borador dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Borador?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Borador dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Borador? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Borador dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Borador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Borador rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare play drive and energy.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Borador is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Borador indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Borador Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare adaptability levels.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Borador dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Borador?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Borador dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Border Collie vs Borador Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Borador dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Borador bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Border Collie vs Borador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Borador: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Border Collie and a Borador. Which breed is healthier?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Borador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Border Collie vs Borador?	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Borador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Borador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Borador health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Elbow Dysplasia

Border Collie vs Borador Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare activity levels.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Borador dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Borador exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Borador? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Borador dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Borador?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Borador dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Borador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Borador's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare daily food needs.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Border Collie vs Borador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Border Collie and Borador? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan White Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Borador requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare drooling amounts.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Borador is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Borador has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Border Collie and a Borador? Compare fur types.	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Short Medium
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Borador? Do Border Collie dogs shed more than Borador dogs?	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Borador dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Border Collie vs Borador Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare kid-friendliness.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Borador dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Borador dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Borador? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Borador dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Borador?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Borador dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Borador? Can a Border Collie and a Borador be friends? Do Border Collie dogs get along with Borador dogs?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Borador dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Border Collie vs Borador?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borador dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Borador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boradors are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Borador As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Borador breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Border Collie or a Borador? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Border Collie and Borador. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Collie vs Borador Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Border Collie and Borador. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Border Collie and Borador breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Border Collie and Borador. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Border Collie vs Borador Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Border Collie and Borador. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Border Collie and Borador. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Border Collie and Borador. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	Not recognized by any clubs.

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