How big collies get can vary depending on their gender. Male collies can grow to between 24 and 26 inches in height and weigh between 65 and 75 pounds. Female collies grow to between 22 and 24
Border Collies are one of the most versatile dogs in the world. They are considered the best herding dogs in the world. Border Collies make excellent PAT dogs. Robert Burns owned a Border Collie called Luath and he wrote a poem about him on his death. The American Kennel Club only recognised the breed in 1995.
One trait this dog often inherits from their Border Collie parent is coat color. Border Collies have more than 20 recognized colors, while Aussies only have four. Some of the more commonly seen coat colors are black and white, red tri-color, red or blue merle and sable. No two Border Collie Australian Shepherd mix puppies are ever the same.
Border Collie Malinois Mix: Health. The Border Collie Malinois mix is known to be healthy. However, we can’t eliminate the fact that they are prone to certain health concerns. It’s a reason why they have to be checked by a vet on a regular basis. Lifespan. Based on studies, a Border Collie can live a long life (considering they are given THE DOWNSIDE OF DOUBLE MERLES. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sadly, in the world of dog breeding, some dogs are bred simply because they are thought to be beautiful — by breeders and buyers alike. So it is with the double merle. Merle refers to a color pattern, not a color in and of itself. Merle dogs come in many colors, the most

The Rough Collie or Longhaired Collie is a large to medium size working dog characterized by a wedge-shaped head which is light in comparison to its whole body, rounded muzzle, almond-shaped eyes, semi-prick ears, and a fluffy low set tail. Originating in Scotland, this dog was color for its herding skills and excels as great […]

Cataracts. The most common type of eye problem seen in Australian Shepherds, cataracts are a potentially debilitating condition wherein the lens in one or both of the dog’s eyes becomes cloudy. It can lead to impaired vision and even blindness. Cataracts will typically appear when the dog is between one and three years old, but can appear as
The problems with double merles. Mating two merle dogs with each other ensures merle pups, but each of those pups will have a one in four chance of inheriting double merle colouration. A double merle dog has a greatly elevated chance of inheriting not only their distinctive coat colour, but also a range of health problems too – such as
Here are a few genetic health issues to be aware of to help your border collie have as healthy and happy a life as possible. Hip dysplasia. When an abnormality in the hip joint prevents a portion of the thigh bone from aligning correctly in the joint socket, the resulting hip dysplasia can cause discomfort and stiffness. Progressive retinal NkBMJ8h.
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