Preservation of the Collie is the highest priority of a reputable, ethical breeder:  Every puppy born should be conceived with this tenet in mind.  It [...]

There are two main coat types in Collies: the Rough Collie, which features a long, flowing double coat, and the Smooth Collie, which has [...]

Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder characterized by the abnormal formation of the hip joint, where the ball (femoral head) and [...]

Dermatomyositis, abbreviated DMS, is an autoimmune disease of both the skin (derma-) and muscles (myo-) that occurs in both humans and dogs, especially collies [...]

Degenerative Myelopathy, commonly abbreviated DM, is a progressive disease of the spinal cord that causes weakness, and eventually inability to walk in the rear [...]

Canine Eye Anomaly, or CEA, is a genetic disorder of the eye found in multiple breeds, including most frequently in herding dogs, especially collies [...]

Multi Drug Resistance 1, or MDR1, is a genetic mutation found in most herding breeds that makes the natural barriers in the body more [...]