Border Collie
ChienMoyenPoids 14–20 kgEspérance 12–15 ans
The IQ champion needs training and exercise to burn its drive. Health-wise, watch MDR1 drug sensitivity and hereditary eye disease.
Tempérament : Extremely smart, boundless energy — needs a job and mental work
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Fréquent
MDR1 drug sensitivity
Sensitive to certain antiparasitics/anesthetics — tell your vet
Fréquent
Collie eye anomaly (CEA) / PRA
Hereditary eye disease — screen before breeding
Fréquent
Hip dysplasia
Moderate incidence
Fréquent
Epilepsy
Breed predisposition
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Joint strain
Assess joints before intense agility work
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #1MDR1 DNA test (early)
- #2Eye screening (puppy + annual)
- #3Hip X-rays (age 1-2)
🍚 Nutrition
High activity needs quality protein in quantity; count training treats in the daily total.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Daily hard exercise plus brain work is mandatory; medium coat, weekly brushing.
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