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Our Standard Poodle adults are completely genetically tested and their results are registered with VETGEN, Genetic Disease Control/ CERF, OFA and PENNHIP. The testing of our Standard Poodles is updated annually and is quantifiable by registry. Our genetic testing consists of the recommended types by the Poodle Club of America (PCA) and are as follows: Hips, Elbows, Patellas, Eyes for Entropion, Juvenile Cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, vWD (Von Willebrands) by DNA, Congenital Cardiac Screening, Addisons (Blood), Thyroid (Blood), Sebaceous Adenitis (Skin Punch), JRD/Juvenile Renal Disease by DNA at Dogenes.COM, ONT, CAN and Neonatal Encephalopathy/Ataxia by DNA at the University of Missouri Vet Lab. (Thyroid, Sebaceous Adenities, Addisons and Eyes are tested/updated, registered annually.) There are many medical issues in all canine breeds that are being studied at various Veterinary colleges. Many of the Veterinary labs offer free studies for dogs that are suspected of being affected with various illnesses or diseases, such as Epilepsy, Addisons and select anxiety disorders to name a few. These studies, when opened, run during a time window and are often published on the websites of the Science labs that are hosting the study and in various canine publications as well. Testing in the Standard Poodle Breed Specific, is continuous and ongoing. Knowledge is power and testing is the Key to making the breed stronger, healthier and better for the years ahead. We strive for optimum health. In our journey to continue our line of Standard Poodles, we are health testing all of our poodles, starting with Eye CERF exams at 8 weeks and follow with DNA Based testing for N/E and vWD. We start our poodle puppies OFA health registry, of all genetic test results with these early tests. In addition to the registerable results depicted in our first paragraph of information, we complete an annual CBC Blood panel. To research a health record for any canine with OFA, refer to their website, www.offa.org and go to the "Search" icon. A health file and the information on the tested canines in the pedigree are available online if the results have been registered by the owner of record. The health records on the OFA website are Public information and can be referenced by the Canines assigned number(s): AKC (American Kennel Club) , CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) and/or the FULL AKC registered name of the canine. To acheive a CHIC, Canine Health Information Number, on a Standard Poodle, there are 3 MINIMUM Registerable Genetic Testing requirements set by the PCA , Poodle Club of America. There are many tests available that are in addition to these 3 minimum requirements. The basics for the CHIC # assignment are as follows:
When a puppy leaves our home, we prepare a binder of information that includes information on the backgound of the parents both in PEDIGREE, HEALTH, TESTING, CHAMPIONSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS and PICTURES of the Puppy Parents. We also include a Puppy Health Record, feeding schedule, raw and prepared food and a Puppy Starter Layette. The current Health Record included is SPECIFIC to each puppy. This record includes the Vaccination and preventative parasitic control schedule, PRE PAID Microchip Registration Form and dates of follow up health care needs. The Health record looks like:
A CHIC,Canine Health Information Center, Certificate looks like:
The Certificates from OFA on Registerable tests come in an array of colors and are similar to these:
Many other forms that accompany a health pack like CERF for Eyes, JRD (Juvenile Renal Disease) results, and/or DDC or VET GEN Labs for DNAColor/Coat analysis, have headings similar to these:
The Other forms are Extended Pedigrees, AKC DNA Parentage Certificates on Both Parents, Championship Certificates and information from the Canadian Kennel Club if Applicable. The Form Headers look like:
We strive to breed the best puppies from Genetically Sound Parents, keeping in mind Great Temperment, Kind Disposition and we really PRAY for Beauty. As we are not "Mother Nature" we cannot place puppies and guarentee they will be perfect. We have MANY references available for your consideration and welcome all to our home to meet our dogs and see how we care, feed and train them. In an attempt to stay on the cutting edge of the industry, we have completed ongoing education by attending workshops given by Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Renowned AKC Judge, Breeder and Geneticist as well as Dr. George Padgett, DVM. (Dr. George Padgett, DVM, Geneticist and Professor of Pathology at Michigan State University and author of the book "Control of Canine Genetic Diseases," passed away December 2004. Dr. Padgett, through his teaching in his book and follow-up lectures at select dog clubs, provided me with my first information on Genetics.) I HIGHLY recommend his book as it will enlighten any breeder or canine genetic enthusiast that is seeking to improve the health in one's breeding program.
January 5-6, 2008, AKC Judge and geneticist, Dr. Carman Battaglia, hosted a Seminar entitled, "Breeding Better Dogs" in Lodi, CA. Fun was had by all that attended, bad weather and all......" We are always learning and making an effort to improve what we do in both the Care and Nutrition we provide to our Standard Poodles and Brittanys. We have read and researched many publications that stress Predicting Exceptional Traits in Puppies, Pedigree Analysis, Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Selections, Understanding Genetic Diseases and Mutant Gene Components and Breeding Alternatives. We strongly recommend these books, publications and Organizations for additional information on Genetics and Canine Health:
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