Mini Bordoodle Puppies

The Bordoodle, also known as "Borderdoodle", is a hybrid cross between the two smartest dogs in the world, a purebred Border Collie #1 and a Purebred Poodle #2.

It was only about 15 years ago that organizations like... the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Breeder Registry, and other similar kennel registries began to recognize this breed. Our family transitioned from breeding and training purebred Border Collies to Bordoodles in 2012. We now breed multi-generational Bordoodles, which helps us our litters be more predictable in temperament, size and color, as well as coat types.

Bordoodles come in a wide variety of Colors.... and many with "Irish Spotting" pattern as is common associated with the Border Collie. Colors of Black/White, Red/White,  Chocolate/White, Blue  Merle/White, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid Brown, Merle, Parti (red & white, black & white), and Tri-color. The most common color is black and black/white.

Bordoodles come in a variety of sizes ranging from 25 lbs to 80 lbs, most often depending upon the size of the poodle parent. However, most Bordoodles are between 35 and 45 lbs, similar to the size of the average border collie. Height ranges from 15 inches to 26 inches with the average being 18-22 inches, similar to the average height of a border collie. Emerald Bordoodles specializes in Miniature Bordoodles that typically weigh between 25 and 30 lbs.

Because they are a cross between the two smartest dogs in the world, Bordoodles possess a wonderful mind. They like having things to do, playing games and going places. They are tolerant, affectionate and very loyal. They are ideal as family pets and well suited for kids.

Bordoodles may or may not shed. Multi-generational Bordoodles typically do not shed. At 6 weeks of age, an experienced breeder can usually tell whether or not the puppies will shed.

Typically, a dog that is hypoallergenic is one that does not shed. Some Bordoodles are hypoallergenic and some are not. Once pups reach 6 weeks of age an experienced breeder can usually tell which pups will be hypoallergenic and which ones are not. Multi-generational Bordoodles are typically hypoallergenic.

Bordoodles that do not shed, have coats that continue to grow (hair) and definitely need regular grooming and haircuts.

Bordoodles make wonderful family dogs and personal companions. They love to play games, go on hikes and be part of the family. Bordoodles love kids and get along well with other animals. They don't usually bark, except to warn of a stranger on your property. Bordoodles also excel in agility sports and are super desirable as service dogs due to their high I.Q. and astonishing reasoning ability, which makes them super easy to train. Your Bordoodle puppy can be easily trained to proficiently obey all basic obedience commands by just 11 weeks of age! Emerald Bordoodles can help you accomplish this.  

Generally speaking, most Bordoodles need a moderate amount of exercise and do best in homes with large yards and/or with people who have active lifestyles. A morning  walk (15 minutes) on a daily basis would be the bare minimum for this breed. However, the requirement of exercise depends a bit on the Bordoodles natural temperament which can be discovered by Volhard Testing young puppies and also by observation. Puppies that inherently have low anxiety will require less exercise than a puppy with high anxiety. [TIP: If you are unable to exercise your Bordoodle on a particular day, you can take them for a car ride and allow them to look out the window. Traveling (moving) is something that is a natural mental stabilizer for dogs.] 

Bordoodles may very well be the healthiest of all “doodles” existing today. Because the Border Collie has always been bred for health and temperament as opposed to looks, the Border Collie is considered one of the healthiest purebred breeds in the world. A good breeder will DNA test both the Border Collie parent and the Poodle parent to ensure that they are free of any mutated gene that may cause certain diseases that poodles and/or Border collies may be predisposed to developing. A good breeder will also perform OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) testing on the parent dogs prior to breeding to ensure that they have no predisposition to hip dysplasia or joint problems.

Because of the strong genetics of the Border Collie and Poodle, their life span averages between 13-16 years. This is based on the study of Poodles living 12-15 years and Border Collies living to be 14 -16 years of age. Actual studies on the life span of the Bordoodle have not been concluded as the breed is still young. Thus, the time span stated is an average of both the Border Collie and Poodle. This does not take into consideration the “Hybrid Vigor” factor, which could very well extend life beyond that of the norm'.

Ensure that the breeder you choose is reputable and conducts DNA tests on the parent dogs and that their puppies come with a good health guarantee. Emerald Bordoodles is one of only a few Bordoodle breeders that offers a 10-Year Health Guarantee. We also provide a Volhard Puppy Aptitude Testing , which helps you identify the puppy temperament that is right for you. 

This breed is ideal for people and families with active lifestyles and families with children. Due to their superior brains and intuitive nature, along with their superior physical makeup, Bordoodles also make superb service dogs excelling in “Mobility Assistance”,  “PTSD” and “Therapy” work.