Border Collie Rottweiler Mix: Is It Right for Your Family?

The Border Collie Rottweiler comes from a friendly Border Collie and protective Rottweiler. Both parents are high energy breeds too. As a result, you are getting a very active pup that might not be ideal for everybody. 

Most of the designer breeds, including this one, are relatively new, and you never know which parent’s genes will be dominant. So it’s nearly impossible to predict all the personality corks and potential health issues of a particular Mix. But I’ll try to do my best and compile all the data you might need to know. 

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How else Border Collie Rottweiler Mix called?

Border Rottie is the common name of the dog. Some other variations combining parent breeds names are also typical. Like Rottweiler Collie Mix, Border Collie Rottweiler, etc. 

Border Collie Rottweiler: breed specifications

Average Weight50 - 135 pounds
Average Height19 - 27 inches
Average Lifespan11 - 15 years
Easy to TrainYes
SheddingModerate
HypoallergenicNo
Energy LevelHigh
Space RequirementsLarger place with the yard is preferable
PersonalityProtective, active, loyal

How much do Rottweiler Border Collie Mix puppies weigh?

The approximate weight of these puppies is about 25-35 pounds. 

How big do Rottweiler Border Collie Mix get?

The Border Rottie can measure in the range of 19 and 27 inches tall, and he will weigh 50 to 135 pounds. He is one of the heaviest dogs.

The lifespan of Rottweiler Collie Mix

The average lifespan of this Mix is from 11 to 15 years only.

Collie Rottweiler Mix temperament

The Border Rottie is lively, and because of this nature, he should be put with a family who can give him the activity that he needs. He likes to be with his human family and realize that they are protected, which regularly causes him to separation anxiety.

He is additionally very defensive over his family, so he can make an extraordinary gatekeeper hound. 

Meet Rottie Collie mix called Jersey (from @stevejessome)

How easy is it to train Border Collie Rottweiler?

It’s relatively easy. Both parent breeds are born to be trained once you’ve established your authority.

Do Border Collie and Rottweiler Mix shed?

The Border Rottie will have a medium-length coat, just like his parents. He is also shed, but most of the time, it’s seasonal. Overall he is a moderate shedder.

Border Collie Rottweiler: grooming and care

Since The Border Rottie is a moderate shedder, you can brush him 2 to 3 times each week. During shedding season, maybe even more often, to guarantee that his coat is kept free of fallen hair.

He must be washed at least once per month to ensure that he is kept clean and smell free. Nail cutting and ear cleaning are also your typical musts. 

Gracious blep by Collie/Rottweiler mix called Lucha (@luchaprinsessen)

Rottweiler Border Collie Mix: is it right for you and your family?

This pup will be very loyal and protective of his family because of the guarding inclinations of the Rottweiler. He will either be careful about outsiders or effectively defensive when they enter your property. He will be a bit timid in a new environment.

So it might take him some time to heat up before he turns into his ordinary self after getting a new family. And since it’s a big and active breed, he will need a lot of space (and time) to play. If you like all of the above, the Rottweiler Border Collie Mix might be just a perfect choice for your family. 

Credits: thanks for the photo to Canva and cute pups Jersey (from @stevejessome) and Lucha (@luchaprinsessen)