The English Shepherd is primarily a healthy hardy breed.

Hip Dysplasia has been found in some dogs. Its recommended that breeders have their dogs hips cleared through OFA or PennHip before breeding.

Epilepsy
Epilepsy is not very common but has shown up in some dogs.

Drug sensitivity
Some dog breeds are more sensitive to certain drugs compared to other breeds. The problem is due to a mutation in the multidrug resistance gene called (MDR1). Click here for more information, a list of drugs dogs have reacted to and other breeds.

Eye problems
Eye disorders are not common in the breed. CERF -Canine Eye Registration Foundation can test dogs for eye disorders.

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