The quality of eye is not unique to Border Collies, but it is stronger and more consistent in that breed than in English Shepherds or Australian Shepherds. Both Australian Shepherds and English Shepherds work in a what is often called a loose-eyed fashion, to contrast it to the strong eye of Border Collies.
Spina bifida is a type of birth defect of an unborn baby's brain, spine, or spinal cord. Screening tests during pregnancy can detect. Spina bifida is a type of birth defect of an unborn baby's brain, spine, or spinal cord.
Physical signs of spina bifida may include: 1  Leg weakness and paralysis. 2  Orthopedic abnormalities (i.e., club foot, hip dislocation, scoliosis) 3  Bladder and bowel control problems, including incontinence, urinary tract infections, and poor kidney function. 4  Pressure sores and skin irritations. 5  Abnormal eye movement.