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21 Fun Facts About Border Collies

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#10 Among the most common diseases in boarders:

- dysplasia of the hip and elbow joints;

- hypothyroidism;

- progressive retinal atrophy;

- von Willebrand's disease;

- epilepsy;

- collie eye anomaly;

- allergy;

- osteochondrosis.

#11 Lifestyle. The Border Collie is a dog with a high level of energy and phenomenal performance.

#12 Therefore, to keep a pet in an apartment or a private house without access to grazing, the animal will need a lot of physical and mental stress. Otherwise, it will start to spoil things by barking, digging holes, and even chewing on its own paws and pulling out the hair from its tail.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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