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Sometimes it’s challenging to choose between two different dog breeds when you’re ready to adopt a fur baby. This may be the case if you love Border Collies and Bernese Mountain Dogs! These are amazing dog breeds that each have special personalities and characteristics. So, how can you choose between them?
Well, what if we told you it wasn’t necessary to choose just one of these dog breeds? You can find both dogs in one! How’s that possible? You can adopt a Bordernese!
We’ve put together information about the Bordernese so you can decide if this is the right dog for you and your family. Let’s get started!
What is a Bordernese?
The Bordernese is a hybrid dog breed that’s a mix of a purebred Border Collie and a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. This mix usually produces dogs that are medium to large and has the coloring and body of the Bernese Mountain Dog, combined with the fur of the Border Collie!
This is a relatively new hybrid dog breed, and not much is known about its history. However, we can learn something about these dogs by taking a quick look at both parents.
Quick Overview of the Border Collie
The Border Collie originally came from Scotland and England, where they were bred to herd cattle. This is a highly intelligent dog breed that’s medium-sized and highly intelligent. These dogs have a ton of energy, with the stamina and strength to herd cattle across various terrains all day long. The Border Collie prefers to have a job to do and is still a working dog today.
The dogs have a strong instinct to herd and have been known to herd their family’s kids, pets, and even seniors! Border Collies do this by nipping their herd’s ankles, which can be annoying if you’re a human or a cat! For this reason, the dogs need to be properly trained and socialized from a young age.
Border Collies can be black and white or tricolor (black, white, and tan). You may also see these dogs in red, brown, and white, or red tricolor (red, white, and tan). No matter the color of this dog, they always appear to be happy!
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The other parent of the Bordernese is the Bernese Mountain Dog. This is another working dog. They come from Switzerland, where they were developed to herd cattle, pull carts, and protect their families. These large dogs are beautiful and have a tricolor coat and a white “Swiss cross” on their chests. This is a strong dog that’s very well-mannered, easy-going, and works hard.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is highly intelligent, loving, and eager to please. They’re also very loyal to their families. And they always seem happy.
With parents like these, how could the Bordernese go wrong?
The Bordernese usually stands between 22 to 30 inches tall and weighs between 40 to 90 lbs. They have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years.
The Bordernese Appearance
Since the Bordernese is a hybrid dog, there’s no standardized appearance for the breed. The dogs randomly inherit genes from both parents and are not a 50/50 mix. So, you never know what Bordernese puppies will look like! However, they usually look like a combination of both parents.
These dogs can be medium to large size and have long, thick hair with a tricolor pattern (white, black, and tan). They can look more like the Bernese or the Border Collie.
When it comes to their fur, the Bordernese tends to have long, thick fur. They also have floppy ears and dark brown eyes, with a strong muzzle. The dogs generally appear happy and alert. We’re pretty sure you’ll fall in love with these dogs pretty fast!
Bordernese Temperament
The Bordernese is a highly intelligent dog that laid-back and eager to please. They’re happy dogs that want nothing more than to be with you.
In addition, the dogs seem to get along with everyone and other animals! And they’re rarely aggressive.
Are Bordernese Good Family Companions?
The Bordernese is an excellent family companion. They’re great with kids and patient even with younger children. The dogs are also calm and well-mannered. You don’t have to worry about this dog running over seniors or knocking down canes or walkers.
The dogs are also very protective and can be accepting of strangers.
Does the Bordernese Get Along with Other Pets?
Yes! These dogs love to play and roughhouse with other pets. They are accepting of other dogs, cats, and small pets. They’re a great choice if you have a multi-pet household.
However, the Bordernese may have a strong herding instinct. For this reason, the dogs may try to herd the other pets in your home (or maybe the kids and Grandma, too!). So, it’s best to ensure your Bordernese has been trained and socialized from a young age to curb this herding tendency.
Bordernese Food Requirements
The Bordernese can be a large dog, but they’re not as energetic as some other working dog breeds. However, they need about 3.5 cups of dry dog food a day, divided between two meals.
Bordernese Exercise Requirements
These dogs need about 60 minutes of exercise every day. This can be divided between walking, playing, training, and other activities. Are you a hiker? If so, the Bordernese is a great companion for your treks!
Bordernese also excel at agility training and other dog sports. They can also be trained to herd, taking advantage of their natural herding instincts.
Training
The Bordernese is a highly intelligent dog that’s not aggressive, and they’re eager to please. They take well to training and socialization, as these are great activities to stimulate their minds.
The dogs are pretty easy to train, though they can be bored easily. So, you may want to change the training routine every once in a while.
Grooming
While these dogs do have long fur, they are not difficult to groom. They are moderate shedders and should be brushed about once a week. However, during shedding season, it’s helpful to brush the Bordernese every day. This helps to manage where all that fur ends up and keeps your dog more comfortable.
Summing It Up
The Bordernese is a hybrid mix of a purebred Border Collie and a Bernese Mountain Dog. These dogs are highly intelligent, laid back, happy, and not prone to aggression. What’s more, they do well in multi-pet households and get along with everyone in the family (even small pets).
We’re pretty sure that if you adopt a Bordernese, you’ll have a loving, loyal, fun companion for years to come!
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Tom has always loved to write since he was little - he wanted to be either a writer or a veterinary doctor, but he ended up being a professional writer while most of his works are based on animals. He was born in San Francisco but later moved to Texas to continue his job as a writer. He graduated from the University of San Francisco where he studied biotechnology. He is happily married and a soon to be father!
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