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Subsequently, one may also ask, can a dog live 20 years?

Dogs don't often live to 20 years of age, but history has taught us that it is possible. Born in 1910, this remarkable canine lived to the astonishing age of 29 years and 5 months — a whole lot more than the average life expectancy for the breed, or for any other dog breed for that matter.

One may also ask, are miniature collies good family dogs? Loyal, smart and loving, some Shelties suffer from shyness around new people. While they're a good match for singles and couples, Shelties may be too sensitive for families with young children, although older children taught to approach and handle correctly should be fine.

Thereof, how long do miniature Border Collies live?

10 – 17 years

What health problems do collies have?

Common Collie Health Problems

• Seizures in Collies.
• Central Progressive Retinal Apathy (CPRA) in Collies.
• Collie Eye Anomaly in Collies.
• Grey Collie Syndrome (Cyclic Neutropenia) in Collies.
• Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Collies.
• Hip Dysplasia in Collies.