Border Collie Health Problems - Health Issues in Border Collies

Your Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Border Collie Dogs and Puppies

Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Border Collie dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Border Collie health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Border Collie breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy, long lived and joyful Border Collie companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Border Collie puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

Many breeds of dogs are prone to genetic problems and congenital defects. Your best route in avoiding this is to deal only with established and reputable dog breeders. A few of the problems that should be discussed with breeders of potential puppies you're interested in include (but are not limited to) the following:

Collie eye anomaly (CEA)
Epilepsy
Elbow and hip dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Eye and hearing problems common in merle dogs

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