At a glance the quick version
Adopt-a-Pet gives 15-60 lb (about 7-27 kg) overall and 40-60 lb (about 18-27 kg) for Standard-Poodle crosses; Dogster gives 30-60 lb. No split by sex. The Poodle size used and each dog's inheritance decide where it lands.
Coat and looks how to spot one
medium length, wavy to curly
The coat is usually thick and medium in length and can be anything from gently wavy like a Border Collie to curly like a Poodle. Which way it goes depends on the individual pup.314
Personality what they are like
A sharp, friendly and affectionate dog that bonds closely with its family. With two famously bright parents it picks up new things fast and enjoys having a job, though that cleverness can come with an independent streak. Exact personality depends on which parent a dog takes after.314
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Aim for roughly 60-90 minutes of exercise a day or more, mixing running or brisk walks with training games and puzzles so the brain gets a workout too.31
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Brush several times a week, or daily for curlier coats, to keep tangles away. Curly-coated dogs need regular haircuts. Check ears and trim nails as part of the routine.31
Home where they are happiest
Happiest with an active family that has time for daily exercise and training; a home with access to outdoor space and plenty to do suits this energetic mix.31
Food basics what goes in the bowl
A complete, good-quality food suited to an active medium dog, split into two meals. Dogster suggests around 2 cups of kibble a day for an active medium-sized Bordoodle, adjusted to the dog.1
Company who they like around
Sociable and usually good with children and other dogs when socialised. The herding instinct may show up as trying to round up cats, kids or other pets.31
The story where it all began
The Bordoodle is a newer designer mix, one of many crosses built around the Poodle since the late 20th century. Both parents have long working pasts: the Border Collie as a sheepdog from the borderlands of England and Scotland, and the Poodle as a water retriever.125
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Both parents are often listed among the most intelligent dog breeds in the world.1
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A Border Collie called Chaser learned the names of more than 1,000 objects.2
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Border Collies can follow voice and whistle commands from long distances while herding.2
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Bordoodles can be anything from small to large, because breeders use Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodles.3
Recognised by the official bits
- The Royal Kennel Club
- Crossbreeds are not recognised as pedigree breeds, but they can be registered on the Activity Register and take part in agility, obedience and similar events.4
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Bordoodle. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
Parents and lookalikes
Border Collie
Aussiedoodle
Labradoodle
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Where this comes from
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- Bordoodle - Dogster dogster.comused for origin, size, coat, colours, temperament, exercise, diet, fun fact
- Border Collie - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for parent origin, fun facts
- Bordoodle Breed Profile - Adopt-a-Pet adoptapet.comused for size, lifespan, exercise, grooming, social traits
- What is a crossbreed dog? - The Royal Kennel Club royalkennelclub.comused for recognition, trait variability
- Poodle crossbreed - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for designer cross trend
Checked 2026-10-01. Text is written in our own words from these sources.