Our Commitment
Health Testing
Every dog in our breeding program undergoes comprehensive genetic testing and orthopedic evaluations. This is the foundation of responsible breeding.
OFA Evaluations
All breeding dogs receive Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) evaluations for hips, elbows, and patellas. We also perform annual CAER (Companion Animal Eye Registry) exams to monitor eye health.
Hips
Evaluated & Certified
Elbows
Evaluated & Certified
Eyes (CAER)
Evaluated & Certified
Genetic Testing
Every breeding dog is tested for the following genetic conditions specific to Australian Shepherds:
Multi-Drug Resistance
Tests for sensitivity to certain medications common in herding breeds.
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy
Eye condition causing retinal folds and potential vision issues.
Cone Degeneration
Progressive condition affecting color vision and day blindness.
Collie Eye Anomaly
Inherited eye condition that can affect vision in herding breeds.
Hyperuricosuria
Affects uric acid metabolism and can cause bladder stones.
Degenerative Myelopathy
Progressive spinal cord disease affecting hind limb mobility.
Hereditary Cataracts (HSF4)
Genetic form of cataracts that can lead to vision impairment.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8
Neurological storage disease affecting brain function.
Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration
Progressive retinal degeneration leading to blindness.