Breeding for Genetic HealthBy and large, we are very fortunate that Scottish Collies are pretty healthy dogs. However, there are a few inherited diseases that have been identified as being a problem for the various Collie breeds. It is the goal of the Scottish Collie Preservation Society to acknowledge that these harmful diseases exist; to
This is a fantastic article which explains why genetic testing for health alone will not eliminate recessive mutations from developing in a breed. I have received permission from Carol Beuchat, Institute of Canine Biology, to share this post with you. In many breeds, dodging genetic disorders is becoming a significant problem because troublesome recessive mutations
Hello friends! I have been breeding Rough Collie’s for many years, and in doing so, I’m always watching trends in breeding. What is a trend? It’s a general direction in which something is developing or changing. In the Collie world, I’ve watched a trend where everyone wants a “clear” dog, free of all Collie anomalies.