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Border Collies are one of the smartest and most focused breeds around. These sweet dogs are happiest when they have an activity to do or job to work on, whether it’s playing fetch, digging a hole, or keeping an eye on you. Full-grown, they typically weigh 30-55 pounds and stand 18-22 inches tall.

Border Collies are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Border Collie gets along well with other pets and children, but it may try to dominate dogs of the same sex. They should be socialized as puppies with small, non-canine pets so they can overcome their natural prey instincts. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Border Collies need high-energy owners to satisfy their appetite for exercise and activity. If they get bored or restless, they’re known to act out. The best way to keep Border Collies active is to give them work to do, whether it’s an exercise like running or a game like Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Border Collies have thick, shiny undercoats and colorful outer coats that come in several colors, including solid, bicolor, tricolor, merle (lighter coat with speckled patches), or sable (light undercoat with black-tipped hairs). These dogs are average shedders that don’t need much grooming. Brush them once or twice a week to keep their coats clean, and only bathe them when needed. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Border Collies are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They’re adaptable to just about any living setting, so as long as they get enough exercise and attention, they will be happy spending time indoors, outdoors, in warm climates, or cooler places. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

Aussiedoodles love people and playtime, but they hate boredom. This Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix makes the perfect family dog and activity buddy. They’re easygoing pups that are happy just about anywhere and with just about anyone, as long as you can keep them entertained. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 15-25 inches tall.

Aussiedoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Aussiedoodles are perfect pets for families. They’re very patient with small children and gladly accept other pets if they’re socialized together. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Aussiedoodle needs physical and mental exercise to avoid getting bored. They love walking and playing every day, and some like swimming too. Aussiedoodles are very bright, making them easy to train and eager to learn new activities. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Due to their Poodle genes, the Aussiedoodle can have a wide variety of coats and are often hypoallergenic. Usually, they have medium-length coats that are soft and straight or slightly wavy. Their grooming needs depend on the coat type. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Aussiedoodles are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. As long as they get enough exercise, Aussiedoodles can be happy in just about any living environment, whether it’s an apartment, house, farm setting, or big city. However, they need to live indoors and be around people. They are fairly easy to train.