Border Collies are prone to certain health issues, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA). Border Collies are the 30th most popular breed in the United States with 1.5 million population.
Red Merle Border Collie: 7 Mesmerizing Facts You Need to Know Of all the approved coat colors and patterns in the Border Collie breed standard, the red merle border collie is arguably one of the most vibrantly beautiful and visually striking. This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to…
About the Breed. Border Collies could easily be described as a force of nature. By just looking at one of these dogs, you can see the eagerness in their face and the alertness in their eyes. These medium-sized dogs typically stand 18-22 inches at the shoulder, and they can weigh between 26-45 pounds.
Posted October 19, 2009. Blue eyes are quite common in Border Collies and, according to Dr. Ackland, are not and never have been a problem of any kind health wise. The only problem lies in the eyes of the beholder and, if you are looking at the eyes when the dog is working you are missing the rest of the picture.
This Border Collie type has a typical double merle coat pattern. However, the full pigment on the nose and around the eyes suggests that she may in fact just be a high-white normal merle. It would be unusual for a double merle to have so much pigment. Here we have a probable harlequin double merle. Harlequins are merles with a modifier thatBorder Collies can also be affected by other eye diseases including glaucoma. This is a condition which causes a build-up of fluid and pressure in the eye, leading to damage of the optic nerve and the retina which can rapidly lead to blindness. While it can be caused by a dog’s genetics, glaucoma can be triggered by other conditions like
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