Guild of Shepherds & Collies

The Taming of Tasha: A Short Story

It was instant! She was beautiful! That’s what got me in the beginning. The search for a young, adult shepherd took me to a local German Shepherd Rescue group, and there was her picture. “Was she a German Shepherd or…

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5 Signs of Hip Dysplasia

Signs of hip dysplasia can be subtle. However, hip dysplasia is an affliction, which can affect several herding breeds. That’s why, as pet parents, we need to be aware of changes in our dog’s behavior in order to help them…

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MDR1 and Your Herding Dog

The Importance of MDR1 Testing There has long been a saying “Don’t give ivermectin to your white-legged herding dogs.” That was in place way before anyone knew why that statement was good to follow. We now know that the problem with…

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Doggy Dental Tips

Cleaning your dog’s teeth is a great way to keep an eye on what’s going on in your dog’s mouth and keep an eye on Fido’s overall health. Eighty percent of dogs over the age of three have dental problems….

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