Bordoodles are known for their wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and even coats. But their appearance can range quite a bit compared to other breeds. Below we will go over some of the standards of what you can expect a Bordoodle to look like.
Size Variance
Bordoodles come in a wide range of sizes, it can vary based on the Poodle parent. Bordoodles can be anywhere from 20lbs-80lbs, but more commonly fall around the size of the average Border Collie at 35lbs-45lbs. Height ranges from 15-26 inches averaging out around 18-22 inches.
Miniature Bordoodle
Height: 15"-17" measured from the withers.
Weight: 20lbs-30lbs.
Medium Bordoodle
Height: 18"-21" measured from the withers.
Weight: 30lbs-45lbs.
Standard Bordoodle
Height: 22”-25” measured from the withers.
Weight: 50lbs-65lbs.
Colors
Bordoodles (also known as border doodles) can come in almost any color coat, many with an "Irish Spotting" pattern as is commonly associated with the Border Collie. Combinations of black/white, red/white, chocolate/white blue merle/white, solid colors, merle, parti, and tri-color are not uncommon in this breed!
Black Variations
Solid Black (without fade gene)
- Solid black Bordoodles without the fade gene will keep a shiney deep black coat that doesn't fade over time, staying a dark shade their entire lives.
Solid Black (with fade gene)
- Another variation of solid black is accompanied by the fade gene. This gene allows the Bordoodle to be jet black at birth and even into puppyhood, and then fade into a more silvery grey color as they fully mature.
Black and white
- Traditional black and white is one of the classic colors and a very common Bordoodle coat color loved by many.
Black and tan
- This coat color is black based with tan points generally found on the legs, eyebrows and cheeks of the Bordoodle, as well as under the tail.
Black tricolor
- Black tricolor Bordoodles is similar to the black and tan coloring, only tri color refers to three colors. Presenting as black tan and white.
Black based Sable
- Sable is a term used to describe a dog with a lighter undercoat than the tips of the fur. A black based sable presents as a lighter tan or brown color at the base of the fur but the outermost side of the coat is black.
Chocolate Variations
Chocolate and White (without fade gene)
- Non fading chocolates are rich and dark brown in color; they typically exhibit some white markings on the feet, tail and chest. They keep their fur color into adulthood.
Chocolate and White (with fade gene)
- Chocolate and white dogs with the fade gene are born a rich dark brown color, which they may keep until maturity. At which time their coat will fade significantly to a much lighter almost white shade.
Chocolate sable
- A chocolate sable has a lighter almost tan coat close to the base of the hair and a rich brown coloring at the tips of the hair.
Chocolate Tricolor
- A chocolate tricolor is a brown dog with white markings and tan points along the legs, eyebrows, and under the tail. Similar to the black tricolor, but with brown as the base.
Merle Coat Patterns
Blue Merle
- Blue merle is a coat pattern that can affect any coat color. The Merle gene is what creates a patchy grey and white layer over the regular coat.
Blue merle tricolor
- A blue merle tricolor is visually a blue merle with tan points along the body. Often on the feet and face.
Chocolate Merle
- Chocolate Merle is a brown dog with the merle swirling on top creating patches of chocolate-colored fur throughout the coat. Often chocolate merles are seen with white markings on the feet, chest, and collar.
Muddy Merle
- Muddy Merle is a dog with a black based coat with Merle patterning on top. However, the swirls appear to be brown rather than the typical blue.
Sable Merle
- Sable Merle is a unique combination. These pups have the swirling of a merle patterned dog and the lighter base and darker tips of their fur.
F1 BORDOODLES
An F1 is the product of breeding a Purebred Border Collie to a Purebred Poodle.
An F1 has a wavy, slightly curly coat with longer hair around the muzzle and eyebrows and is a “mild shedder”.
F1B BORDOODLES
An F1 bred to a purebred Poodle creates the F1b. Coats will be a wavy curl. Non- Shedding and Hypoallergenic.