General information
- Originated in Great Britain for use as sheep herders in the Scottish Borders.
- Not suitable for the urban environment, prefering to live and sleep outside and likes a colder climate.
- Easily obedience trained but does require a lot of exercise. Very affectionate and usually good with children.
- Strong working and predatory instincts can make it a difficult pet. If not kept in a constantly stimulating environment they can become destructive, trying to herd people or other dogs, and may become snappy.
Disease predisposition
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
. - Collie eye anomaly .
- Primary lens luxation .
- Hip dysplasia .
- OCD .
- Epilepsy .
- Trapped neutrophil syndrome .
- Ceroid lipofuscinosis
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Colors, markings and patterns
- Variety of colors permissible.
- White should never predominate.
