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 is the position of [...]

The Collie Health Foundation is excited to offer the recording of the webinar presented by Dr. Frane Banovic, where he shares the latest insights into these skin conditions [...]

By Dr. Roxane Jourdain Published in the 2025 Spring Edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin MDR1, or Multidrug Resistance 1, is a well-known genetic mutation in [...]

By Dr. Roxane Jourdain Published in the 2024-2025 Winter edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin The Collie Health Foundation's founding purposes have frequently aligned with the [...]

By Isabel Ososki Published in the 2024 Fall edition of the Collie Club of America Bulletin Over 8 years ago CHF Board President Robette Johns along with Board [...]

The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity and Genetic Disease Control presented by Dr. Jerold Bell. By Patt Caldwell Published in the 2024 Spring issue of [...]

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

Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder characterized by the abnormal formation of the hip joint, where the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) do not [...]

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

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

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

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

By Cindi Bossart, VMD Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is an acute life-threatening disorder in dogs. It is considered a medical/surgical emergency. The earlier this disorder is recognized [...]

YouTube Video - Collie Health Foundation Seminar on Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, OFA and Pennhip Click the CC on the bottom right for Closed Captioning once you start the [...]