Breed Watch Categories
Category 1 :
Currently no points of concern specific to this breed have been identified for special attention by judges, other than those covered routinely by the Kennel Club breed standard.
Category 2 :
Particular points of concern for individual breeds may include features not specifically highlighted in the breed standard including current issues. In some breeds, features may be listed, which if exaggerated, might potentially affect the breed in the future.
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There are currently 5 pastoral breeds listed as Category 2:
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Maremma Sheepdog:
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Nervous temperament
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Old English Sheepdog:
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Cow hocks
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Excessively long coat
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Excessively profuse coat
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Weak hind movement
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Rough Collie:
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Cow hocks
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Excessively small eyes
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Incorrect dentition
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Overly narrow lower jaw
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Weak hindquarters
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Shetland Sheepdog:
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Misplaced upper canine teeth
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog
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Significantly overweight
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Unstable hocks
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Weak hindquarters
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Category 3 :
As per Category 2 - The Kennel Club has highlighted a number of breeds as category 3 breeds on Breed Watch as these breeds have been considered to be more susceptible to developing specific health conditions associated with exaggerated conformation; in particular problems that involve the eyes, skin, dentition, movement and respiratory function (breathing).
There is currently only one pastoral breed listed as category 3, the German Shepherd Dog (GSD)
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Cow hocks
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Excessive turn of stifle
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Nervous temperament
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Sickle hock
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Weak hindquarters
Australian Shepherd
Health information
Breed watch category 1​
Medium
Coat length medium
Lifespan over 10 years
PBHF contact: Angie Challenger
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Border Collie
Health information
Breed watch category 1
Medium
Coat length medium
Lifespan over 12 years
Unfortunately, with the passing of Kathie Kinton, the breed no longer has a Kennel Club Breed Health Coordinator. Klara is standing in temporarily to help owners/breeders with health testing queries.
Rough Collie
Health information
Breed watch category 2
Medium
Coat length medium
Lifespan over 12 years
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PBHF contact: Pat Hutchinson
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Other Pastoral Breeds:
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Belgian Shepherd Dog - breed representative Mary Grove
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German Shepherd Dog - breed representative Chris Hazell
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Smooth Collie - breed representative Bev White
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Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
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Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)