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
Health testing is one of the most important parts of our breeding program. We believe thoughtful breeding begins long before a litter is born, which is why our parent dogs complete comprehensive health testing before being bred. By evaluating areas such as hips, elbows, eyes, heart, patellas, and genetics when appropriate, we can make more informed pairing decisions with the long-term health of our puppies in mind.
Health testing can’t guarantee a perfectly healthy puppy, but it gives us valuable information to breed responsibly, reduce avoidable risks, and continually make thoughtful decisions for future generations.
For us, health testing is about doing our homework before bringing puppies into the world. We carefully consider the whole dog and not just color, coat, or appearance when planning each pairing. Our goal is to produce puppies who have the best foundation possible for long, happy lives with their families, while continuing to improve the health and quality of our program with every generation
In practice
What every parent completes
OFA Hips and Elbows
Radiographs evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.
OFA Eyes (CAER)
An annual exam by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist for hereditary eye disease.
OFA Heart & Patella
Cardiac auscultation and a patellar luxation check, both registered with OFA.
Embark DNA panel/Animal Genetics
We use Embark and Animal Genetics to learn more about the genetics behind each of our parent dogs. These tests help us screen for inherited health conditions and understand traits like coat color, pattern, furnishings, and more. It’s another tool that helps us choose pairings thoughtfully and make informed decisions for the puppies and future generations of our program.
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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