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Intro to Collie Health

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The Collie’s health is about in the middle of the various breeds with several fairly common inheritable diseases. Skin and eye problems, seizures, allergies, Dermatomyositis (DM),  Collie Nose, hypothyroidism, heart disease, bloat, and poor temperament (most often excessive shyness) are some common troubles. A Collie from a good breeder or rescuer should have been checked for [...]

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Collie Puppy & Dog Information

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 Photo by Tsuacctnt The Collie is a wonderful family dog. They come in two varieties, smooth coated and rough coated. They are generally good with kids and other animals and love their adopted family. The most famous Collie is Lassie.  They may not be suitable for an apartment as they need room to exercise. A [...]

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Collie Health Issues – Quick List

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Responsible pet owners should know of, or at least, be aware of the terms of diseases and health issues that can affect their collie.  Below is a listing of some common and not-so-common health issues found in this breed.  Detailed information about these issue can be found by searching google or clicking on the links provided. * Collie [...]

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