Health Testing

The natural life span of the Border Collie is between 10 and 14 years, with an average lifespan of 12 years. The median longevities of breeds of similar size are usually 12 to 13 years.  Leading causes of death are cancer (23.6%), old age (17.9%) and cerebral vascular afflictions (9.4%).  But there are other health concerns that you should be aware of.  Please see the links below for further information on health concerns of a border collie.
Designer Dogs
Hips
Elbows
Eyes
CEA
CL
TNS
Hearing
Heartworm