What health problems are border collies prone to?
Border Collies are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections—the same ones that all dogs can get—such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. Many of these infections are preventable through vaccination, which we will recommend based on her age, the diseases we see in our area, and other factors.
What’s the average age of a Border Collie?
This is a breed that lives an average of about 12 years, which means you’ll have a long time with yours if you get him as a puppy. However, because the border collie has such an exuberant personality and so much excitement as a young dog, it’s really difficult for many dog owners to see the changes that come with age in this breed.
Why does my Border Collie get anxious all the time?
It might be a moment that has happened a thousand times in your home, such as a baby yelling or a child petting the dog, that causes your dog to seem anxious. These are natural feelings that can be difficult to deal with as they remind you that your dog is growing old and changing.
Can a Border Collie be a cross breed?
Border Collie has been successfully crossed with other dog breeds. Collie mixed breeds have become extremely popular for those who want border bloodline. Watch this video for a quick glimpse of Border Collie crossbreeds.
Can a Border Collie run after a ball?
While an elderly border collie might be willing to go running after a ball, it doesn’t mean he should. Border collies are prone to hip dysplasia and osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), a degenerative bone disease, and elderly animals should avoid running, jumping and any type of exercise that puts heavy pressure on the hips and leg bones.
This is a breed that lives an average of about 12 years, which means you’ll have a long time with yours if you get him as a puppy. However, because the border collie has such an exuberant personality and so much excitement as a young dog, it’s really difficult for many dog owners to see the changes that come with age in this breed.
It might be a moment that has happened a thousand times in your home, such as a baby yelling or a child petting the dog, that causes your dog to seem anxious. These are natural feelings that can be difficult to deal with as they remind you that your dog is growing old and changing.
When to put a sick Border Collie to sleep?
Family legend tells of the time they told the vet that the sick dog was only 14 (I think), because the vet might think it was best to have the dog put to sleep if the dog was old. No prizes for guessing the breed.
While an elderly border collie might be willing to go running after a ball, it doesn’t mean he should. Border collies are prone to hip dysplasia and osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), a degenerative bone disease, and elderly animals should avoid running, jumping and any type of exercise that puts heavy pressure on the hips and leg bones.
