Like most breeds, the Border Collie does have health problems.

The best way to minimise the risk of purchasing a pup (or an older dog) with health problems, is to educate yourself on the problems here you will find relevant source material which will help your research.

A breeder should be able to tell you about where health problems have arisen in the line and what they are doing to minimise the possible occurrence of the problems.

Here is a link to a website dedicated to just Border Collie Health

Hip Dysphasia (HD)

Online-Vets.com - The AVA/ANKC Online Learning Tutorial
Border Collie Club of Qld
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

Border Collie Club of Qld
Online-Vets.com - The AVA/ANKC Online Learning Tutorial

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Optigen - for Collie Eye testing
Understanding CEA and it's Inheritance
American Border Collie
Retinal Disorders in Border Collies
Collie Eye Anomaly in Border Collies: Year 2000-Report
Amercian Border Collie - CEA
DNA Test Results List
Border Collie Club of Qld

Retinal Disorders in Border Collies (CPRA, CEA, PRA, FMAR, SAR)

Retinal Disorders in Border Collies

Brisbane - Animal Eye Services, cnr Kessels Rd & Springfield St, Macgregor, Qld, 4109.
Ph: (07)3422 2010 - Where you can take you dog to get a full examination and certificate if the condition exists.

They also do a trip up the coast once a year, visiting, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Bundaberg.
Call them to confirm when they are visiting, which town they are visiting and which clinic's.

Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS)

Border Collie Club of Qld

Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CL)

Border Collie Club of Qld
Border Collie Club of NSW
Proven Carriers
CL Carriers
CL Pedigrees


Orthopedic Information

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Introduction to Dog Anatomy

Lameness and Gait Analysis in the dog

Canine Sports Medicine

Athletic & Working Dogs

Care Requirements
Border Collies are double-coated dogs with a short thick undercoat and a moderately long medium textured topcoat.

They are easy to groom if cared for on a regular basis.

Thorough combing and brushing weekly is needed to remove dead coat and to avoid problems when moulting.

A well-trained dog enjoys these grooming sessions as part of the quality time the two of you share together.

If you are not prepared to exercise your Border Collie on a regular basis then this is not the dog for you.

A walk each morning and evening is a prerequisite for keeping your Border fit, alert and happy.

This is also a great time for socialisation with other humans and dogs and presents an ideal opportunity to learn road manners.
(Note: Care requirements was taken from the cccq Group 5 - Working Dogs - Border Collie brochure .

The Canine Health Foundation also lists these health problems  

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat
Exercise-Induced Collapse
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

 

 

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