iDog Breed Number: CB43
Original: United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales)
Personality:
Energy Level: The uncanny intelligence, athleticism, and trainability of Border Collies have a perfect outlet in agility work.
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: Yes
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 48.3-55.9 cm (male), 45.7-53.3 cm (female)
Weight: 13.6-20.4 kg (male), 12.2-19.1 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-17 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Border Collie
from AKC
Other Name: Scottish Sheepdog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy | have an increased incidence | ||
| Collie eye anomaly | NHEJ1 | Most Important | OMIA: |
| Deafness | Most Important | ||
| Hip dysplasia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Idiopathic epilepsy | may be inherited | ||
| Lens luxation | ADAMTS17 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Microphthalmia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Pannus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)