Please obtain your dog’s appropriate health clearances prior to any breeding decisions. We suggest the following three at a minimum:
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Eyes for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and Cataracts
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Hips for Hip Dysplasia
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DNA for Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) (similar to Lou Gehrig Disease with late adult onset)
In addition, we recommend if your dog’s health ancestry is unknown:
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Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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Elbow Dysplasia
Information about the above health clearances and how to obtain them can be found on the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals website: click here