… now has OFA certifications on Hips and Elbows as recommended for ethical breeding of German Shepherds! Read this full blog post if you are interested in a puppy from Shepherd Sight!
I received the certifications via email today! Her Hips are certified Good and Elbows Normal. (She is also DM Clear per Gensol genetic testing.)
Therefore, Daphne will be the next Shepherd Sight breeding. She is due in season in March. This would likely mean July puppies.
Anyone interested in a puppy from Daphne in the future will receive copies of the certifications for veterinary records at their or their veterinarian’s request.
Yay Daphne! (Daphne’s sister Roz has not been x-rayed yet because she was in heat very recently, and this causes temporary joint laxity. She will be X-rayed in about a month, hoping to receive the same certifications.)
General info about why this is important….
Even though a prospective breeding dog’s parents have the OFA certifications and are DM clear, it is necessary to test anyway to prove breeding soundness. The parents should both be certified. Certification is not a guarantee that puppies will not be affected by hip and elbow dysplasia, but it definitely significantly reduces the likelihood. Breeding dogs without certifications or unknown bone development is asking for trouble.
Shepherd’s Sight (and all ethical breeders should have!) guarantees that puppies can be returned for a full refund, replaced with a puppy from the next litter, or simply the full price of the puppy returned with legitimate Veterinary records indicating symptomatic dysplasia. This guarantee is in writing with a purchase of a Shepherd Sight puppy.
Choice of sire is to be determined.
Contact Sarah Morgan for more information at 304-610-7172.
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