Yorkipoo has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Border Collie has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Playful

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Yorkipoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Border Collies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Yorkipoos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Border Collie if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Great Britain

Poodle, Yorkie

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

Not recognized by any clubs.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Silver
Cream
Brown
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Yorkipoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Yorkipoo can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Border Collie can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Portosystemic Shunt
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

Cushing's Disease
Separation Anxiety
Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Heart Analysis

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Yorkipoo has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Border Collie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Yorkipoos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Border Collies need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Yorkipoo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Border Collie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Yorkipoo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Border Collie dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Fetch, Zoomies, Car rides, Teaching tricks, Walking, Playing fetch

Go to Beach, Bike ride, Boat ride, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Go Camping, Road trip, Hike, Swim, Tug-of-war, Play, Fetch, Brushing, Shake, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Walks, Workin, Running, Swimming, Walking, 4 years, Belly rubs, Playing, Sniffing, Hiking, Chase, Being rubbed, Cuddling

Yorkipoos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Border Collies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkipoo, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkipoos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Border Collies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Yorkipoo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Border Collie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Yorkipoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Border Collie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Yorkipoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-55 pound (14 - 25 kg) Border Collie feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Yorkipoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Border Collie is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkipoo is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Yorkipoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Yorkipoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Border Collies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Yorkipoos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkipoos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Border Collies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Yorkipoos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Border Collies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.