Primary concerns: Cataracts, Collie eye anomaly
Secondary concerns: Hip dysplasia, nasal solar dermatitis, Pelger-Huet anomaly, iris coloboma, hypothyroidism
Occasional issues: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, distichiasis, elbow dysplasia
Suggested tests: Hip, eye, thyroid, Collie eye anomaly DNA, elbow
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Note: This breed may be sensitive to ivermectin. Homozygous merles are prone to deafness and blindness.
