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Border Collie

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The Border Collie At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Great Britain 
Life Expectancy
12 - 16 yrs 
Height Range
18 - 21 in 
Weight Range
30 - 45 lbs 
Colors
Red, blue merle, tricolor, black, or brown, all with or without white. Two coat varieties: long and smooth (shorher) 
Trainability
Excellent; known for their obedience and performance trainability 
With Children
Good with older children. May try to herd active younger children. 
With Animals
Good, although they may try to herd smaller animals 
Climate
Tolerates cold well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Either, but needs lots of outdoor activity and stimulation 
Exercise Reqd
Very high. Needs a lot of ineraction and work to do. Can be destructive if bored. 
Grooming Reqd
Daily brushing 
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Border Collie Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Border Collie breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (genetic test)
Collie Eye Anomaly (genetic test)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)

Border Collie Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Border Collie:

Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Corneal dystrophy
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy