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Hip, Elbow & Eye Protocols

Many of our breeding dogs have received OFA evaluations and certifications.  Due to experiencing inconsistent value and financial burden in this process, we have set our protocol to invest in direct veterinary sedated examinations for accurate health evaluations of hips and elbows.

●Hips & Elbows:  Moving forward, all future breeding parents will be evaluated by our personal veterinarian. Sedated preliminary hip and elbow screenings will be performed prior to breeding age, and only dogs cleared by our vet will be considered for our program.

●Eye Exams:  At the same time, we recognize the importance of thorough eye health evaluations in the breed. For that reason, all of our dogs’ annual eye exams (performed by a certified ophthalmologist) will continue to be submitted to OFA for official CAER certification.

✔️This approach allows us to:

●Maintain continuity of care with the veterinarian who knows our dogs best

●Ensure that health decisions are based on real outcomes rather than paperwork alone

●Prioritize eye health by submitting certified ophthalmology results to OFA

●Keep the focus on raising sound, healthy, and well-adjusted companions

Our families can be assured that every parent dog in our program has been carefully evaluated and approved under veterinary guidance. We welcome those who value our philosophy of health, transparency, and trusted care.