The Border Collie – The shepherd’s helper
The Border Collie was made for herding sheep (or cattle) in difficult terrain and in all kinds of weather in Great Britain and Scotland. Through time one has developed the Border Collie for different herding assignments and they have been specialized in
many ways. The Border Collies is meant to work and it’s power and intelligence is very unique. That is why the breed is popular for all kinds of dog activities. Some people is keen on shows, other likes to dance with their dog (HTM) while others do agility and obedience. There is a lot of debate in the Border Collie world about the future of the Border Collie because we do not want to loose the “original” Border Collie with intact herding instincts because we have breed differently considering our own interests.
The best thing that you can give your Border Collie is work. A Border Collie has to work too and use it’s qualities. So if you do not have sheep you will have to find other ways to stimulate your Border Collie in a sensible way. It takes time to learn how to understand the breed and their needs, but when you do, the Border Collie will be your best friend!
The Border Collie comes in many different varieties, sizes, colours e.t.c.

The Border Collie – Shortly about HD and CEA
CEA:
CEA is the short version for Collie Eye Anomaly. CEA is an eye disease and means that there is an anomaly development of the eye. There is different types of CEA and today it is possible to DNA test for CEA/CH by Optigen.

Eye examination for heriditary eye diseases
Pups from Kennel min bedste ven will be eye examined when they are 7 weeks old. At the same time the will get an overall check by the vet. The eye examin can show a long list of heriditary eye diseases.

HD:
HD means Hip displosia. It occurs when the hip does not fit probably into the thigh bone. HD is an hereditary disease.
According to Danish standards if a dog has HD-status A - then it does not have HD. If a dog has one A hip and one C hip then the status is: C. Status A is excellent.