Health Testing

We recognize the importance of the "whole picture;" structure, temperament, and health. For folks working in performance or who are just wanting a healthy companion, these are major factors in achieving a long and prosperous life/career.

Striving to go above and beyond in our program, we health test much more than just CHIC recommendations. 

Our goal by doing efficient testing is to set our puppies up for a successful and healthy life.

OFA's CHIC program, Canine Health Information Center, provides protocol for the breeds whose parent clubs have provided breed specific testing to be completed on a breeding dog. Once your dog has been tested on those recommended tests, it is issued a CHIC number.

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In Miniature Poodles CHIC requirements are: PRCD Progressive Retinal Atrophy, CAER Eye Exam, Patellar Luxation, and Hip Dysplasia.

In our program, with the strong belief of ethics and transparency, we go above and beyond by also testing things such as: Elbows, Legge Calve Perthes, RCD4 PRA, Osteochondrodysplasia, Dygenerative Myelopathy, Chondrodystrophy (IVDD) and more! Sticking with that concept, all health testing results are uploaded to OFA for buyer knowledge. In uploading to OFA, I hope to grow buyer’s knowledge of tests to look for in breeding dogs; as well as leading by example in showing other breeder’s the importance of doing their part in uploading OFA. The more knowledge shared, the healthier the breed becomes!

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