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Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever

76/100

Good Match 👍

The Border Collie and Labrador Retriever pairing scores 76/100 (Good Match 👍). Their strongest compatibility factor is energy match (100/100). Watch out for temperament overlap (10/100).

Side-by-Side Comparison

🐕 Border CollieLabrador Retriever 🦮

Sizemediumvslarge

Energy5/5vs5/5

Grooming3/5vs2/5

Shedding4/5vs4/5

Trainability5/5vs5/5

Barking4/5vs3/5

Lifespan12–15 yrsvs10–14 yrs

Weight30–55 lbsvs55–80 lbs

Compatibility Factor Breakdown

Energy Match100/100 (25% weight)

Border Collie (5/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) have similar energy levels - great match!

Social Compatibility90/100 (20% weight)

Border Collie rates 4/5 and Labrador Retriever rates 5/5 for dog-friendliness.

Size Compatibility85/100 (15% weight)

Border Collie (medium) and Labrador Retriever (large) are well-matched in size.

Temperament Overlap10/100 (15% weight)

Shared traits: few direct matches.

Training Ease100/100 (10% weight)

Border Collie (5/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) trainability.

Family Friendliness68/100 (8% weight)

Border Collie (3/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) with kids.

Noise Level55/100 (4% weight)

Combined barking: Border Collie (4/5) + Labrador Retriever (3/5).

Shedding Impact40/100 (3% weight)

Combined shedding: Border Collie (4/5) + Labrador Retriever (4/5).

Highlights

✅ Perfect energy match

✅ Both breeds are very social with other dogs

Things to Watch

⚠️ Heavy combined shedding - invest in a good vacuum!

Temperament Traits

🐕 Unique to Border Collie

Intelligent Energetic Alert

🦮 Unique to Labrador Retriever

Friendly Active Outgoing Gentle Trusting

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Border Collie and Labrador Retriever good together?

Yes! Border Collie and Labrador Retriever score 76/100 on our compatibility model, making them a good match�. Perfect energy match.

Which is better for families, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?

Both breeds are good with kids. The Border Collie has an energy level of 5/5 while the Labrador Retriever is 5/5.

Which needs more exercise, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?

The Border Collie needs more exercise. Border Collie rates 5/5 for exercise needs while Labrador Retriever rates 4/5. Plan for daily walks, runs, or active play sessions.

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