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It is known to occur in Collies (smooth and rough collies), Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Lancashire Heelers, [1] Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, [2] and the Hokkaido. [3] [4] Frequency is high in Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, and low in Border Collies [5] and NSDTRs. [2]
Based on a sample of 48 still-living dogs, the most common health concerns noted by owners were eye problems (red eye, epiphora, conjunctivitis, and cataracts). [10] Dermatological and respiratory problems also ranked high. The Australian Shepherd is one of the more commonly affected breeds for an autosomal recessive mutation of the MDR1 gene. [11]
It is known to occur in Smooth and Rough Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. [ 63 ] Cherry eye is the term used to refer to canine nictitans gland prolapse, a common eye condition in various dog breeds where the gland of the third eyelid prolapses and becomes visible.
Blue merle Border Collie puppy Red merle Australian Shepherd. Merle is a genetic pattern in a dog's coat and alleles of the PMEL gene. It results in different colors and patterns and can affect any coats. The allele creates mottled patches of color in a solid or piebald coat, blue or odd-colored eyes, and can affect skin pigment as well. Two ...
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There have been a variety of campaigns in other states to select a state dog. Georgia was undecided about choosing a state dog in 1991, with an attempt to make the Golden Retriever the official dog failing after a vote in the Georgia State Senate; an opposing campaign promoted the Bulldog, the mascot of the University of Georgia. [10]
Sherri Shepherd is mourning a heartbreaking loss. The talk show host announced the devastating news that she'll soon be bidding adieu to her pet dog, Lexi, addressing the saddening subject on the ...
An extinct breed similar to the Border Collie and possibly absorbed into that breed. An ancestor of the Australian Shepherd. Erect or semi-erect ears, dense fur, black with white only on face and chest. English Shepherd Developed in the U.S. from stock of Farm Collie type originally from Britain. Floppy ears, thick fur, red, black or black-and ...