Breeder Health Testing

Inquire about what health testing has been completed on the sire and dam and ask to see the results.

For Collies, testing may include:

• CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly)
• MDR1
• PRA-rcd2
• Hip evaluation through OFA, PennHIP, or equivalent
• DMS (Dermatomyositis)
• DM (Degenerative Myelopathy)

Helpful questions include:

• What health testing has been completed on both parents?
• What were the actual results of those tests, including whether each parent is clear/normal, a carrier, or affected where applicable?
• May I see copies of the health testing results or certificates?
• What were the results of the puppy’s eye examination?
• Will I receive a copy of the puppy’s eye examination paperwork?
• Have there been any health concerns in previous litters or in the family line?

A Collie puppy should have an eye examination before going to its new home, and the buyer should receive documentation of the results.