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17/11/2021

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10/11/2021

𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 - 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Genetic diseases are in all breeds and their crosses and it's important that modern-day breeders are completing full genetic health screening to help reduce the instance of genetic diseases in the dogs they produce.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴…

💔 Sensory Neuropathy (Border Collie Type)

The Border Collie Club of QLD also states that the following conditions can be problematic in the breed:

✅ Ceroid Lipfuscinosis (CL)
✅ Collie Eye Anomoly (CEA)
✅ Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS)
✅ Canine Hip Dysplasia

petsy.com also suggest that the following health challenges can be experienced in the breed:

✅ Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
✅ Epilepsy
✅ Allergies
✅ Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)

👉👇 See comments section for more information in health and testing from Border Collie breeders and those in the know.

It is important you fully research the breed you are interested in to learn more about the full scope of health conditions the breed is affected by and what screening tools are available to breeders.
If a breeder is not conducting the available testing, you need to ask why and decide whether their answer meets that of a breeder you would like to support by purchasing a puppy from.

Leave the emotions at the door, ignoring red flags from breeders because you want the puppy may land you in some hot water and you'll want to make sure you get health insurance the day the puppy comes home and ensure it covers the conditions the breed is prone to.

🧐 Border Collies are a working breed and may not be suitable to low activity or inexperienced families - personalities and activity levels vary between lines - the breed does tend to split off into different paths in Australia which can result in different temperaments and activity levels such as: Show lines, Working Lines & Performance lines - research carefully so you don't end up with a dog that doesn't match your lifestyle and expectations. This subject alone can get rather heated 🔥
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Source: https://www.orivet.com/store/breed-list?breed=Border%20Collie&species=canine
http://www.bccqld.com/info-on-the-border-collie/health/

Photo: AKC

Looking for a breeder?https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/list.asp

29/09/2020

Hi All, My phone is on the blink. Its going to take two days to come back online. My apologies for any inconvenience, although I'll still be workingl, all appointments will proceed as usual. I'll try and login here at least once a day, however I'm at the mercy of our sketchy access to the internet. Hopefully it's solved quickly. Emma.

16/09/2020

Please, please, please, if you’re getting a puppy do some real research. These people bank on the fact that you won’t.

Tasmanians have lost over $35,000 to puppy scams this year, with people sending money for pets that don't exist.

To date, there have been 11 Tasmanian victims who have lost approximately $35,000 to overseas scammers.

“Scammers set up fake websites or ads on online classifieds and social media pretending to sell sought-after dog breeds and will take advantage of the fact that you can’t travel to meet the puppy in person.

“The scammer will usually ask for up-front payments via money transfer to pay for the pet and transport it to you.

“Usually after the initial deposit the scammer will make new excuses to request more money such as delayed transport and shipping cost. Once you make the payments, the seller will cease all contact.”

“The only safe option is to purchases or adopt a pet from someone you can contact in person or purchase from a well know reputable breeder that you have researched well,” Detective Sergeant Turner said.

“Scam websites can look very convincing but remember if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is.”

If you are in doubt, seek advice from a reputable breeders’ association, vet or local pet shop.

“If you think you have been scammed, contact your bank or financial institution as soon as possible,” Detective Sergeant Turner said.

Check out tips online at: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/news-events/media-releases/police-warn-tasmanians-of-puppy-scams/

15/01/2020

Yes 💯

This is the moment in any training programme where anything of worth starts to happen ..

The moment the dog chooses to trust and accept you.

Different stages for different dogs, but when you’re doing things right it’s just a matter of patience!

NOW, we can forge ahead ...

12/12/2019

FOUND.

***REUNITED***

FOUND - DOG - RANELAGH (HUON VALLEY REGION) 12/12/2019

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED

I found this dog in Huonville, Ranelagh!

FB CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/jemma.elizabeth.351

https://www.facebook.com/Tasmanianlostpets/inbox/?mailbox_id=282317321821650&selected_item_id=100007754970589

Triple M Hobart

(Claire)

27/11/2019

Neither did we 😉

The power at K9 Pro HQ is back up and running, we will catch up on emails and phone messages throughout the day.

In the meantime hit us with some dog pics in the comments below!