Bordoodle

My Summary of a Bordoodle:

We have been breeding Standard & Mini Bordoodles since 2020. Our bordoodles have been sold to families who enjoy daily walks on the beach, hikes, running, and families with children. Bordoodles are an energetic breed, and keeping them mentally stimulated is also important as they are such a clever breed. They will thrive of being trained, they will enjoy any form of exercising, and daily exercise is required. Some of our bordoodle families are in apartments, but I do suggest having a backyard for a breed such as this because they will enjoy the extra space unless you are spending a lot of your day outside walking them or playing at a puppy park. They are usually social, happy, playful dogs and fit in well in most family homes. We breed first generation standard and mini bordoodles, and also about once a year we have a F1b litter (standard bordoodle x poodle). Their coat is usually non shedding, and it is a fluffy wavey coat, not too curly like the poodle, but usually not straight like the border collie. Some of my families have informed me that their coats changed as their adult coat came through, and became slightly more curly/wavey and non shedding (if they were previously low shedding).

Photos of Bordoodles we have bred

 
 
Maintenance Level: Medium
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Weight: 13-18kg (mini), 18-26kg (standard)
Height: 35-60cm (mini to standard sizing)
Temperament: Intelligent, loving, loyal
Health Risk: This breed is in the lower risk category for developing health issues, the main concern would be hip & elbow dysplasia, which is the main concern for all larger breed dogs. But being a cross breed, the bordoodle is prone to less health problems than it's purebred parents.

Behaviour

A Bordoodle is smart, tolerant, loyal and super affectionate. Because of these desirable traits, Bordoodles make wonderful family dogs and personal companions. Bordoodles love to play games, go on hikes and be part of the family. Bordoodles love kids and get along well with other animals. A Bordoodle doesn't usually bark, except to warn of a stranger on your property. They are usually hypoallergenic and are low to non-shedding.

Bordoodles also excel in agility sports and are super desirable as service dogs due to their high I.Q. and astonishing reasoning ability. Because Bordoodles are so intelligent, they are a pleasure to work with when it comes to training them. They will want to learn, and they will learn quickly. Use a firm but positive tone, and use plenty of praise and rewards while training this enthusiastic pooch. These dogs want to please their owners, so they are more inclined to obey commands with fewer repetitions. This is especially true if you begin training and socializing your dog starting in puppyhood.

Size

Bordoodles are typically a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Border Collie. This means they are a medium dog breed, typically weighing 18-25kg. They stand to about 35 to 55cm at the shoulder when fully grown. Miniature Bordoodles grow to be 12-18kg, 30-40cm at the shoulder.

Grooming

Bordoodles typically have a fluffy wavey coat which does not shed and is generally tolerated by people with allergies. Occasionally, Bordoodles will have a flatter coat which may shed. Those with thicker/curlier coats, generally require professional grooming every six to eight weeks, as well as regular combing and brushing at home. Flat coat Bordoodles require twice weekly brushing and an occasional trim.

Exercise

Bordoodles only require moderate amounts of activity, and they can be content with entertaining themselves indoors if you provide them with toys. Scheduling just 30 minutes of activity and exercise for your dog each day will suffice. As Bordoodles are highly intelligent, they require lots of mental stimulation. Provide them with a range of toys and give their food to them in treat dispensers to keep them entertained when you are away.

Please note with all puppies (particularly larger breeds that are prone to hip dysplasia), it is usually recommended to not over-exercise a puppy to not put too much stress on growing joints. The recommended daily amount is 5 minutes every month of life (for example, a 3 month old puppy only requires 15 minutes of exercise). Excessive stair use on large breed puppies can also lead to hip and elbow dysplasia. Getting pet insurance to cover hip & elbow dysplasia in your dog is highly recommended.