Collie Eye Anomaly, also known as CEA, is an inherited disease causing defects in the formation of the eye. CEA has now been determined to be a genetic disorder in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Several forms of the disease are recognized, but the most common is a lesion on the back of the eye called choroidal hypoplasia (CH). All dogs affected by CEA have choroidal hypoplasia, by definition.

The traditional herding breeds are affected including Rough and Smooth Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Lancashire Heelers and now Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. The carrier rate varies among breeds with the highest occurrence in collies.

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Follow your breeder's recommendation. There are a number of premium-quality dog foods on which collies will thrive. You need not purchase the most expensive food available, but don't settle for grocery store or warehouse club specials either. Most collie breeders feed such brands as Iams, Natural Life, Science Diet, Nature's Recipe, Nutro, Pro Plan, Sensible Choice, or Pedigree, among others.

The notion of breeding a litter of puppies seems to often be accompanied by the storybook vision of a box full of clean, fat, fluffy pups playing contentedly with each other as their dam and owner look blissfully on. While this idyllic scene is surely possible, it represents a very small portion of the whole dog-breeding experience.

Because you are a good and caring person who wants to do something good for a dog. You are willing to open you home to a dog in need and spend time getting that dog adjusted to his new home. And you will provide that dog with love, companionship, shelter, food and take care of his or her health needs. Many people approach rescue saying that they want to do something good for dogs. There are too many dogs already and taking a rescue into their home is a way of helping.

Ebstein's anomaly is a defect where the tricuspid valve is both displaced and abnormally formed. The valve is leaky and allows blue blood to flow back into the right atrium instead of to the lungs to pick up oxygen.

Most likely. Of course, the smooth collie is easiest as he requires only a few minutes of grooming with a slicker brush or comb. However, the rough collie coat is not as intimidating as it looks. It is quite manageable and nearly all collies enjoy being brushed and groomed. A folding grooming table (cost: about $100) makes the job is easier by raising the dog up to a comfortable height. Bathing can be done in the bathtub using a hand held shower attachment.

bowls - one for food, and one for water, stainless steel preferred, as Collies love to chew plastic. A "pin" brush, a "slicker" brush, and a comb for grooming. Nail clippers, and "Quick Stop" for trimming the nails. A spray bottle for water and scissors for trimming the hair between the toes. A nylon or metal choke chain for wearing ONLY when the dog is being walked or when control is needed.

YES!! Any family pet needs rules to live by, and an obedience class is just the ticket. You and your Collie will learn to work together as a team and you'll find it is fun too. By the end of the course you will find your Collie can sit, stay, come when called, lay down, and walk nicely on a lead, all of which will make him a better pet to live with. Besides, you might find you enjoy the challenge and go on to competition obedience, which you'll find at every dog show.

Maybe yes, and maybe no. Yes - if the right genes exist or if you are willing to tape the ears over during the trouble peiods, such as teething, heat cycles and stress times. No - if the ears are not well formed to begin with, and many pet puppies are designated as pets because of poor ears. few Collies today have "natural" tipping ears; most are formed by breeders taping or gluing at some time in their lives.

You can do personality tests with Border Collie puppies, and also physical exams. Visit Choosing Border Collie Puppies. Most behavior problems stem from either miscommunication (you may not have clearly gotten across to him exactly what you expect) or disrespect (he may be deliberately ignoring your wishes). Visit Respect Training Program. Visit Housebreaking Your Border Collie. You will need to go back to the beginning -- into a pen or crate.

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The most outstanding characteristics of Border Collies are their working style, and their high energy, stamina, and desire to work above all other things. They herd with their heads lowered, eyeing the sheep with an intense, almost mesmerizing stare. They notice every movement of the livestock, and they react by moving, at times almost imperceptibly, to take advantage of it or to counter it. Movement of both dog and stock is usually calm and fluid.

The collie is a large, intelligent herding dog. He adores being in the company of his people and should be an integral part of their lives, not just a living yard ornament. He is clean indoors and learns quickly when gentle, patient training methods are used. The rough collie coat requires a fair amount of grooming and both rough and smooth varieties require periodic exercise in the form of walking, fetching or playing.

Prices can vary widely, depending on the circumstances and geographic location of the breeder. On average, $600 - $800 is the starting price for a well-bred and properly reared companion-quality collie puppy. Not to be overlooked, consider providing a home to a "rescue" collie - that is, a collie from a local shelter. Collie Rescue groups are established in many areas of the U.S. and they are always seeking permanent or foster homes for less fortunate collies.

The most important thing to realize when considering ownership of a collie (or any breed) is the amount of real time required to care for the new puppy or dog. The prospective owner should evaluate his own schedule and lifestyle to determine if there is the time to housebreak and train a new puppy.

A normal, healthy dog only has to see his vet once a year for his yearly "booster" shots, health exam, and stool check. Your dog should be spayed or neutered at about six months of age, or what your vet recommends.

We look for families that are interested in a sensitive, intelligent and family oriented dog and can provide attention, grooming and a healthy indoor and secure outdoor environment. A sense of humor and fun is also appreciated! On a personal note, since our puppy adopting families become part of our extended family, we prefer to work with folks who have an appreciation for what we do and are pleasant to work with.

First, you must understand what they really mean...and don't mean. Visit Registration Papers and Pedigrees. Absolutely not. There are no good breeders -- none -- who would ever place one of their puppies in a pet shop. Visit Border Collies in Pet Shops

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You should schedule regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist or optometrist because many eye disorders exhibit no warning symptoms, but are treatable when discovered in the early stages. Here is a general guide: African Americans and Native Americans: Since you?re at a greater risk of developing glaucoma, visit your eye doctor every three to five years before age 40 and every two years thereafter.

If you receive an eye injury, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist or primary care physician to reduce the risk of permanent damage. Following are some general guidelines for treating eye injuries properly. Wear safety goggles when using power tools, welding equipment or tools that spark or flame, poisonous chemicals, gardening equipment, etc. Wear latex gloves (powderless) when cutting up hot peppers so that the oils do not transfer to eyes or contact lenses.

In the early phases of AMD, sometimes the signs and symptoms may appear in only one eye. However, AMD is a “bilateral” disease meaning that you have it in both eyes. In other words, the signs of the disease eventually appear in both eyes.

Spots and floaters are usually harmless. Read our Spots & Floaters article for details about the causes and symptoms, and how to determine if you need to see your eye doctor.