| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Weight Range | 13.6–25 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 46–56 cm |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |
| Exercise Needs | Very High |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Moderate |
| Annual Exam Focus | Weight management; Dental evaluation; Eye examination; Orthopedic assessment; Parasite prevention |
| Routine Care | Monitor for arthritis and mobility issues, adjusting exercise to 30 mins/day. Watch for vision changes (cataracts, PRA), cognitive decline, and signs of cancer. Consider semi-annual wellness exams. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Epilepsy | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Juvenile | High | No | N/A |
| Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Multidrug Resistance Mutation (MDR1) | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 4/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs easily palpable with slight fat covering; visible waist from above; abdominal tuck visible from side |
| Daily Activity | 90 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 60, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.6} |
| Litter Size | 4–8 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Evaluation; Ophthalmologist Evaluation |
| Recommended DNA Tests | CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly); TNS (Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome); NCL5 (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis); MDR1 (Multidrug Resistance); IGS (Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome); SN (Sensory Neuropathy); PLL (Primary Lens Luxation); BCG (Glaucoma/Goniodysgenesis); EOAD (Early Onset Adult Deafness); DM (Degenerative Myelopathy); DH/RS (Dental Hypomineralization/Raine Syndrome); MC (Myotonia Congenita) |
| Neonatal Weight | 200–500 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Monitor for selective cobalamin malabsorption. Early socialization is crucial before 16 weeks. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 4, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CAV-2; CPV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 16} |
| Anxiety Proneness | High |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Separation; Thunderstorms/Noise; Confinement; Strangers; Under-stimulation |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Desensitization training; Puzzle toys/mental stimulation; Consistent daily routines; Regular exercise routine; DAP pheromone diffuser |
| Enrichment Needs | Very_High |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Moderate |
| Sociability Score | 2/10 |
| Locomotion | Trotting gait; Herding circling/flanking; Crouching/stalking; Pouncing; Zoomies/FRAPs |
|---|---|
| Social | Leaning against owner; Play solicitation (play bow); Nudging with nose; Submissive rolling; Following/shadowing owner |
| Comfort | Circling before lying down; Stretching (play bow stretch); Yawning; Self-grooming/licking; Shaking off |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip licking; Whale eye; Excessive yawning; Panting when not hot; Avoidance/turning away |
| Breed-Specific | Herding eye/stare; Crouching/stalking posture; Flanking/circling movement; Nipping at heels |
| Types | Bark (alert); Bark (herding/demand); Whine; Growl |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300-800 |
| Tendency | High |
| Primary Modality | Balanced Vocal/Body |
| Tail/Body Signals | Low/tucked = fearful or working concentration; High wag = excited/alert; Slow wag = uncertain/processing; Relaxed neutral = calm |
| Top Problems | Inappropriate herding/chasing; Noise phobia; Compulsive behaviors; Reactivity to dogs/strangers; Excessive barking |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | Compulsive light/shadow chasing (neurological/seizure disorders); Sudden aggression (pain/arthritis); House soiling (UTI/incontinence) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Noise phobia (thunderstorms/fireworks); Stranger-directed reactivity; Separation anxiety |
| Frustration Etiology | Destructive behavior (under-stimulation); Fence running/pacing; Excessive barking (boredom) |
| Learned Behavior | Demand barking; Nipping at heels; Attention-seeking pawing |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Disorientation in familiar environments; Night waking/pacing; Loss of house training; Altered interactions with family members |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Intense staring (the eye); Ear position (pinned back vs alert); Tail carriage (tucked vs high); Body posture tension; Pacing frequency |
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| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | High-pitched rapid barking = excitement/herding vs low-pitched single bark = alert/warning; Whining at door = need to go out vs whining with pacing = anxiety |
| Interspecies Communication | Uses intense eye contact ('the eye') to communicate intent; Highly responsive to subtle human body language and gestures; Uses gaze alternation between object and owner |