Hi Nina yes bad hips can jump generations and need not have been due to breeding as bad feeding and accidents can all play a part,but I'm sure you'll agree by having parents that are hipscored is at least trying to limit the posibilities. As some one who is involved in BC's I personally research further back into the potential pups pedigree looking at hipscores and other health test results in grandparents and great grandparents. The average person looking for a pet doesnt have these resources to hand so they should start at the easiest place for them the puppies parents.


I dont look on my collies as high maintainance but then I am fully aware of their need for exercise and stimulation and I fit my lifestyle around them. However my personal opinion is that that should be the case whichever breed you take on.
The only thing I would say is no one should fall into the trap of thinking so long as a BC has alot of exercise each day they will be happy. No all you will end up with is a very fit tireless hooligan who is looking for something to work his brian. Make them use there brain in a controlled manner for part of the day and they are then quite prepared to chill out with you in the evening.