📖 1 min read

📖 1 min

🐶 Dog · size Medium

Borador

dog breed

Photo · Wikipedia FR (CC BY-SA)

Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

11–14 ans

Energy

Élevé

Maintenance

Moyen

Training

Très élevé

A Borador is a designer dog type resulting from a cross between a Border Collie and a Labrador Retriever.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Élevé

Trainability

Très élevé

Maintenance

Modéré

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

1Medium size (5–30 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
2Average lifespan: 11 to 14 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for their balance.
4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.

Our selection

Dry food suited to the Borador

See all →

Aqu'animal

Aqu'animal Carnifit Chiot-Junior Poulet Agneau

🐾

Lily's Kitchen

Lily's Kitchen Friandises Chien Poulet & Saumon

35% prot. · 15% MG

🐾

Purizon

Purizon Adult Poulet & Poisson

32% prot. · 18% MG

What if you adopted your future companion?

The Borador of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of borador (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.

See animals for adoption SPA

Editorial recommendation — no affiliate links.

Âge

What human age for a borador ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

Your borador's age3 years

Birth22 years

Adult size

10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.

Equivalent human age

29years

Adulte

Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.

Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.

🩺 Assess their health in 1 min View their feeding

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Alert

To avoid for dog

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

low-fat cocoa powderautreModerate
maltitolédulcorantModerate
cocoa pasteautreModerate
onion piecescondimentModerate

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a borador ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.

Weight18 kg

5 kg33 kg

Activity levelModerate

Result

221 g

per day · 839 kcal

111 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.

For an exact calculation for your Borador (breed, age, allergies, health conditions): create a free account

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Borador

Is the Borador suitable for apartment living?+

This depends on the individual: their size requires space and exercise, provided you meet their need for outdoor time.

How much exercise per day does a Borador need?+

Plan for about 1 hour of daily exercise — sustained walks, games, or canine sport.

What is the lifespan of a Borador?+

Between 11 and 14 years on average. Appropriate diet, regular veterinary care, and exercise help extend their lifespan.

Is the Borador good with children?+

This must be evaluated for each individual: early socialization and mutual respect are key. Never leave a young child alone with an animal, regardless of breed.

Previous · Dog

Boerboel

Next · Dog

Border Collie

If you like this dog