Testing
Labrador & Golden Retriever, as stated by Akc has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. We do all health clearances starting at the age of 1 1/2. They will be updated on the dams page when complete.
A good breeder remains in touch with you and is a valuable resource on issues like health, nutrition, and training advice. Good breeders always take back a pup for any reason. A lot of thought and process is taken in consideration in doing a pairing, to ensure wonderful temperaments, health, and genetics.
Doing all the necessary testing for each breed to produce the healthiest puppies possible. Below you will find the testing that will be performed on our Dams.
Labradors:
Ofa Hips Excellent/Good/or FairOfa Elbows 1 with Grade (as not sure if could be an injury or Normal Heart EchoPatellaFull Dentition Eye Certification yearlyPRAEICCentronuclear MyopathyDegenerative MyelopathyHNPKRetinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1Skeletal DysplasiaD Locus Coat Color Inheritance Long Coat
Golden Retrievers
Ofa Hips Ofa ElbowsPatellaHeart Echo Full DentitionEye Certification yearly GR-PRA-1GR-PRA2PRCDIchthyosisDegenerative Myelopathy