Our Program
Health Tested Parents
Healthy puppies start long before a litter is born. Every mom and dad in our program is tested, certified and thoughtfully paired first.
Why it matters
Hip and elbow dysplasia, heart and eye disease, and dozens of inherited conditions can be passed from parent to puppy. Testing tells us what each dog carries so we never pair two carriers of the same condition and never breed a dog whose joints, eyes or heart don't pass.
We share results openly. Each parent's testing is listed on their page, and Good Dog independently reviews our documentation every year.
In practice
What every parent completes
OFA hips & elbows
Radiographs evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals — final ratings after age two, preliminary before.
OFA eyes (CAER)
An annual exam by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist for hereditary eye disease.
OFA heart & patellas
Cardiac auscultation and a patellar luxation check, both registered with OFA.
Full Embark DNA panel
200+ genetic conditions plus coat, color and size genetics, so pairings are matched by carrier status.
What it means for you
At home with your puppy
Fewer surprises
Your puppy's risk of the big inherited problems is as low as testing can make it.
Proof, not promises
Results are public on OFA and Embark — ask us for any parent's certificates.
Backed by a guarantee
Our written health guarantee stands behind every puppy we place.
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