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Border Rottie Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Border Rottie so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Type
What type of dog breed is it?
Cross Breed Border Collie and Rottweiler mix

Border Rottie Size and Weight

Size
Is a Border Rottie small, medium or large dog?

How big do Border Rottie get?

What is the average size of a Border Rottie?

Large
Weight
How much does the Border Rottie weigh? How much should a Border Rottie weight? What is the normal weight of a Border Rottie? How much does a full-grown Border Rottie weight?
Male: 40-90 pounds (18-40 kg), Female: 35-85 pounds (16-38 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Border Rottie?
Male: 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
How tall is the Border Rottie? Border Rottie height:
Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Border Rottie?
Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Border Rottie Price and Availability

Price
How much does the Border Rottie puppy cost? What is the price range of this puppy? What is the average price of a Border Rottie in the United States? How much money is a Border Rottie?

Where to buy a Border Rottie with a good pedigree?

$1200-$2000
If you choose to purchase the Border Rottie, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Border Rottie for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Border Rottie gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Border Rottie? How many Border Rottie are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Border Rottie is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Border Rottie Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligent Rank
How smart is the Border Rottie? Is the Border Rottie breed dumb or smart?
Outstanding: Border Rottie is one of the brightest dog breeds. They desire to learn tricks and commands often. The limit is your creativity. They understand and memorize new commands in fewer than 5 repetitions. This breed obeys the first command 95% of the time or better.

The Border Rottie is one of the best breeds in the dog intelligence ranking.

Trainability
Are Border Rottie dogs easy to train? Do they go well on dog training? How hard is it to train a Border Rottie?
Border Rottie dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Ability
Is Border Rottie good as a watchdog? Are they alert at night?
Border Rottie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. Their main job is to observe and they're very consistent in their effort. The best vocal cords and sense of hearing belong to them. Usually, they're very territorial and protective about their property, so the Border Rottie dogs will alert you if they sense something different.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Do Border Rottie dogs have aggressive behavior to protect their home/house/territory? Do they have guarding instincts?
Border Rottie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. This breed doesn't hesitate to protect its territory so the Border Rottie can be a good choice if you want an excellent guard dog. Keep calm and the Border Rottie will take care of unwanted people or animals.

Border Rottie Personality and Temperament

Temperament
What kind of personality does the Border Rottie have? What characteristics or traits does the breed have?
IndependentEnergeticProtectiveAlertCourageousIntelligentResponsiveLoyalTenaciousFearlessGood-natured
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Border Rottie sensitivity:
Sensitive: Border Rottie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Border Rottie a good family dog?
Average to High: Border Rottie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. They like being involved in the family's life. This breed isn't considered an aloof dog.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Border Rottie need? Border Rottie social needs:
Border Rottie dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Border Rottie to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Border Rottie roam?
Border Rottie dogs have average wanderlust potential. Sometimes they like to explore the world and they might escape once or twice, but usually, they prefer staying safely at home. Safer to teach them how to get back to you on command.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Border Rottie have high prey drive?
Border Rottie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. Cats or any other small animals might be in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Border Rottie dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Border Rottie Activity and Playfulness

Playfulness
How playful is this breed?
The Border Rottie is a playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Barking
Do Border Rottie dogs bark a lot? Are they barkers/noisy? Why does my Border Rottie bark?
Low to Average: The Border Rottie rarely barks. This breed could be a good choice if you're looking for a quiet breed. They don't bark unless there is a good reason.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Apartment Friendly
Is Border Rottie good as an apartment dog? Can they live in a flat? Can you have a Border Rottie in an apartment?
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 Border Rottie indoors.

Border Rottie Adaptability and Independence

Adaptability
Are they adaptable and easy-going?
Border Rottie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
How long can a Border Rottie be left alone? How long can you leave a Border Rottie alone?
Border Rottie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Rottie Bite Characteristics

Bite Force PSI
Does the Border Rottie has a hard bite? What is the bite force of a Border Rottie? How much bite force does a Border Rottie have? How strong is a Border Rottie bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Rottie bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Border Rottie measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Border Rottie is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Border Rottie bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Border Rottie bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Border Rottie puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Border Rottie, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Border Rottie bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Border Rottie can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Biting Potential
Do Border Rottie bite humans? How likely are you to get bitten from the Border Rottie? What are the odds of getting bitten by a Border Rottie? Why do dog bites happen?

Low 🔽

The Border Rottie has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)

High 🔼

The Border Rottie has a high chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthiness
How much mouthing/nipping/play biting does the Border Rottie do?
Border Rottie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Border Rottie dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Border Rottie Health and Lifespan

Health Issues
Is it a healthy or unhealthy breed? Do Border Rottie dogs have health problems or genetic diseases?
The Border Rottie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Border Rottie breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Border Rottie breed? Most common health risks of Border Rottie:
Hip Dysplasia AllergiesHypothyroidismProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)BloatEpilepsyElbow DysplasiaCollie Eye AnomalyOsteochondrosis DissecansPanosteitisAortic StenosisOsteosarcomaSubvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
How often does the Border Rottie breed need to go to the vet? How often should you take your dog to the vet? How often should the Border Rottie see the vet?
Average
The Border Rottie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Life Expectancy
How long do Border Rottie dogs live? How old can a Border Rottie be? What is the age limit of the Border Rottie? How many years can the oldest Border Rottie live?

What is the average life expectancy / lifespan of a Border Rottie?

How long is the lifespan of a Border Rottie?

11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Rottie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which weather condition is preferred by this dog? Can they tolerate hot or cold weather and climate?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. However, in general, most dogs prefer average to warm weather conditions, as they typically find hot weather conditions to be uncomfortable and taxing.

Border Rottie Energy and Activity

Energy Level
How much energy does the Border Rottie have? What is the activity level of the Border Rottie?
Border Rottie dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Border Rottie need? How much exercise do Border Rottie dogs require per day?

Do Border Rottie dogs need a lot of exercises?

Border Rottie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. Daily walks should be on schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Border Rottie breed need?
Border Rottie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Border Rottie Diet and Weight Management

Average daily food consumption
How much food does a Border Rottie need? What dog products should I buy? How much food does a Border Rottie breed eat per day? What is good dog food for Border Rottie? How much food should I feed my Border Rottie?
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
How easy to gain weight for this dog? Border Rottie risk for obesity:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Rottie's weight, he can easily gain weight. More than one daily walk should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Border Rottie weight regularly.

Border Rottie Allergies and Grooming

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat does the Border Rottie have? What does this canine coat/fur look like?
DenseFeatheredStraightShortModerately Long
Colors
What color is the breed's coat? What color are proper Border Rottie coats?
BlackTan Red Sable Brindle RustLilacGold Seal MahoganyWhite & RedSlateSable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merleBlue merle-tricolorSlate merleRed merleSaddleback SableWhite & BlueWhite & Blue MerleWhite & Red MerleWhite TickedWhite & GoldWhite & SableWhite & Seal
Grooming
How to groom the Border Rottie and how often? How often should I take my Border Rottie to the groomer?
Easy to groom: The Border Rottie doesn't require a lot of grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Border Rottie is a good choice if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Recommended for beginners.
Shedding Level
How much do Border Rottie dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Border Rottie? Do Border Rottie dogs shed a lot?
Border Rottie dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
How often does the Border Rottie need a bath? How often should you give a Border Rottie a bath? Can I bathe my Border Rottie every day?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

For example, short-haired dog breeds can go a very long time in between baths. These short-haired breeds shed regularly and that shedding works to naturally remove excess dirt and oil. So unless your weenie dog got into the garbage can, you can probably hold off on a bath for a while.

Hypoallergenic
Is the Border Rottie breed hypoallergenic?
No
Border Rottie dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Stinkiness
How stinky is this dog? Why does it smell bad and how to get rid of the smell?

Medium

The Border Rottie has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Drooling Tendency
Does the Border Rottie drool?
The Border Rottie is an average drooler. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Border Rottie Good With

Pet Friendly
Are they pet-friendly dogs? How well do Border Rottie dogs get along with other pets? Are Border Rottie dogs good with pets? What is this canine temperament with other pets?
Border Rottie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Border Rottie temperament with other people:
Border Rottie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Are Border Rottie dogs kid-friendly? Are they good with young children? Border Rottie temperament with children:
Border Rottie dogs are kid-friendly dogs. This breed is a good choice if you have children.
Cat Friendly
How well do Border Rottie dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Border Rottie breed live with a cat?
Border Rottie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Is Border Rottie good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Border Rottie dogs get along with other dogs?
Border Rottie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Border Rottie is not a good choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Border Rottie breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Border Rottie breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Border Rottie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Border Rottie dogs good office canines? Do Border Rottie dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Border Rottie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Border Rottie dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Border Rottie temperament with senior people? Are Border Rottie dogs good for elderly owners?
Border Rotties are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Rottie As a Working Dog

Service Dog
Are they good as service dogs? Can Border Rottie be a guide dog? Are they used as seeing-eye dogs?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Border Rottie breed is a good choice for service purposes.

Therapy Dog
Are they good as therapy dogs? Can Border Rottie be a therapy dog? Are they good anxiety dogs? Can a Border Rottie be an emotional support animal?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Border Rottie breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Are they good as detection dogs? Can Border Rottie be a sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Border Rottie breed is a good choice for detection purposes.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Are they good as SAR dogs? Can Border Rottie be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

The Border Rottie breed is a good choice for SAR purposes.

Boat and Sailor Dog
Are they good as boat dogs? Can Border Rottie be a boat dog?

Not really

Border Rottie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Are they good as cart pulling dogs? Can Border Rottie be a drafting dog?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Border Rottie breed is a good choice for drafting purposes.

Fighting Dog / Military Dog
Where Border Rottie dogs used as fighting / military dogs in history?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Rottie Reproducibility

Gestation Length
How long is a Border Rottie pregnant?How long does it take to have puppies? How to tell if the Border Rottie breed is pregnant?

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Border Rottie: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.
Litter Size
How many puppies can the Border Rottie have in a litter? How many puppies can the Border Rottie breed have for the first time? How many puppies does a Border Rottie have? How many puppies can a Border Rottie give birth to?
8-12 puppies

Border Rottie Recognition

AKC Group
Is Border Rottie recognized by the American Kennel Club?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Is Border Rottie recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)?
Not recognized by FCI.

Border Rottie Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligent Rank: Outstanding: Border Rottie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
  • Trainability: Border Rottie dogs are easy to train.
  • Grooming: Easy to groom: The Border Rottie doesn't require a lot of grooming.
  • Watchdog Ability: Border Rottie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
  • Adaptability: Border Rottie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
  • Child Friendly: Border Rottie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Border Rotties are usually recommended for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Border Rottie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Service Dog: This breed makes good as a service dog.
  • Therapy Dog: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
  • Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog: After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
  • Search and Rescue Dog (SAR): This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
  • Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog: A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
Cons
  • Hypoallergenic: Border Rottie dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity: Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Rottie's weight, he can easily gain weight.
  • Mouthiness: Border Rottie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
  • Tolerates Being Left Alone: Border Rottie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
  • Dog Friendly: Border Rottie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
  • Office Friendly: Border Rottie is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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