Our Standard Poodle adults are completely genetically tested and their results are registered with VETNOSTIC, EMBARK, UC Davis laboratories for Diversity, CERF, OFA. 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, 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, 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. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Website Offers DNA test kits for many breeds, specifically the Standard Poodle for NEwS, Neo Natal Encephalopathy and DM, Degenerative Myelopathy.The Cost is $65 for each DNA-based test which includes registration in their database. Refer to www.offa.org and click on the "Order DNA Kits" from the line up on the left side of the OFA home page.In 2009, DM or Degenerative Myelopathy became one of the new DNA markers available for the Standard Poodle breed and many of us are now testing our Standard Poodles in our breeding programs to identify the marker for the disease.DM / Degenerative Myelopathy resembles Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis affecting the Upper and lower Motor Neuron Systems. Weakness and Muscle Atrophy is onset culminating in paralysis and death. The disease is known to onset at 8 years of age. This DNA marker is another identification brought about by the University of Missouri. Strength is in Unity and if we all strive to educate each other, we all become better at what we do. That is a Universal Coloborative Goal toward making the Standard Poodle breed Better and Better. The more we discover by Testing and planned breedings, the breed Strengthens and Improves. Genetic testing and study make breeders more aware of their breeding combinations and how to better their breed through the puppies that are produced.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.Currently, The University of Missouri which has a great veterinary neurological discipline, is considering a study on Poly Mico Gyria for the Standard Poodle. This is a disease of the brain in Standard Poodles that affects the Folds / Layers in the brain which are not correctly formed in Utero. The pups may have symptoms of uncoordination in gait, lack of concentration and focus.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:Hips- XrayEyes-CERFand/or one of the following:Thyroid-T3/T4 by BLOODSebaceous Addenitis-S/A- Skin TestCardiac by Cardiaologist/Doppler.
Many breeders have the need to seek out additional bloodlines for their annual breeding programs and need to bring in frozen semen or fresh chilled semen for special breedings. Using only the dogs in your own kennel is fine, but successful, diverse breeders usually seek out other bloodlines and imports semen samples for use in their dogs. We work in conjunction with several other breeders in bith the US and overseas to make sure we find suitable genetic matches for our lineage. We use our specialized local reproductive vet for AI and both TCI procedures, this is an interesting method for breeding and is in alot of ways, very easy and less stressful for our girls as we do not have to ship them for breedings using our local Repro Vet for implant or trans cervical implant. The method of implant breeding for Canines that is very popular is called a Trans Cervical implant and can occur while the Canine is under a mild form of anestisia and NOT general anestisia.Pictured above is the warming pallet that the frozen semen is warmed to 101.6 degrees, the microscope slide is warmed and the semen is placed on the slide and looked at under the lens for a sperm count/motility check. Following the review under the microscope, the next picture shows the semen drawn into a syringe and placed by the Exam gloves ready for implant when the Veterinary Surgeon calls for the semen to implant. It is a less invasive procedure than the surgical implant which is accomplished under general anestisia. The endoscope is inserted into the female and the semen is injected directly thru the endoscope, into the cervix using an Indwelling Cathedar tube. The semen gets warmed to 101.6 degrees, thus implanted by the catheter tube. We then wait 25 day and elect to have Ultra Sound images VS Xrays when there is question regarding numbers of puppies in utero or we are seeking additional information on our litter. These images are very clear and show quite abit of detail.It was possible that a C-section could have been needed for one of our girls, so the vet wanted an Xray to count actual pups. This Xray shows 7 in Utero and that is what our girl gave birth to via natural birthing and no surgical intervention.
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, 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 EMBARK Labs for DNAColor/Coat analysis, have headings similar to these: This is a diagram and picture of healthy Hips that would gain an OFA rating of Good. There is much more to Solid Orthopedic health in a Canine than genetics. Healthy Diet and Proper Exercise play an important Role as well.There are 3 scores for OFA review on Hip and Elbow Xrays, independant of each other. The 3 ratings are averaged and the canine is granted an OFA rating by Prelim, under 2 years of age or by Number, after 2 years of age.The hips are judged by the manner in which the ball is in the hip socket itself (Depth). After your Canine is sedated and Xrayed, your vet should review the radiographic findings with you and explain what to expect from OFA. After submission to OFA by XRAY, the wait takes 3 to 5 weeks for written response. The cost for Hips and Elbows, to include the OFA fees can run from $300 to $500 depending on vet fees charged.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: The bite in a Show Prospect Canine must be a perfect scissor bite and anything less is a disqualification in any breed standard to include staining to the teeth either on top of the enamal or below the enamal seal.Many judges do not question these issues and some do. Overall, the bite should be scissored, clean, white and tight to the close, missing NO TEETH in a conformation show dog and preferably a companion dog. That is not always the case and is in no way a reason to pass over a specific pup as ones companion. When a bite is "off" in a puppy of any breed, the pup is offered as a companion pup that can also compete in Agility, Hunting, Tracking, or Obedience if desired.The photos below show a bite that was corrected to give flare to the lower canines in order to clear the topline in this Standard Poodle. There was palatal trauma to the inside of the mouth in this Standard Poodle 6 month old puppy and surgical intervention was needed in the form of braces to correct the bite and save further issues for this boy. This procedure pictured was performed by Dr Holmstrom Canine DVM, Santa Clara CA, October 2010. There are 28 Deciduous puppy teeth, upper and lower : 2 (1 3/3 C 1/1, P 2/2, M 1/1)There are 42 permanent teeth, Upper and Lower : 2( 1 3/3, c1/1, P 4/4, M 3/3)When a puppy has base narrow canines that poke into the top of the palate causing palatal trauma, good practice would be to clip the tips of the lower puppy canines or have surgical intervention to pull the lower canines from the jaw of the young puppy. Many times this is done or should be accomplished by the breeder before the pup leaves their home.This would be for comfort as much as for the sake of the adult teeth coming in to the outside of the puppy canines giving better advantage to the lower teeth flaring into a V and not needing additional surgical intervention such as braces, retainers or root canals/cutting and capping the adult lower canines. We have used our regular Vet, Dr Thompson in Brevard for basic surgical intervention if we have the need to have teeth extractions and cleaning accomplished. Overall, bite issues are many times Cosmetic and are generally not covered by a breeder for companion puppies. It is best to always check the bite in any potential puppy before it leaves the breeders home and ask specifically what a Breeder that is selling puppies, WHAT IS COVERERED IN BITE ISSUES WITH COMPANION or SHOW PROSPECT PUPPIES?
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 guarantee 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. We do guarentee our ability to offer LIFETIME breeder support, LIFETIME genetic health support and to sum it up, "We Believe in what we do and STAND BEHIND OUR DOGS!"The key to any good breeder/owner relationship like any is communication, like any, whether it be training, grooming, feeding, health, genetics, or anything that you may have questions aboit we are always here for you and your new puppy!
Many breeders have the need to seek out additional bloodlines for their annual breeding programs and need to bring in frozen semen or fresh chilled semen for special breedings. Using only the dogs in your own kennel is fine, but successful, diverse breeders usually seek out other bloodlines and imports semen samples for use in their dogs. We work in conjunction with several other breeders in bith the US and overseas to make sure we find suitable genetic matches for our lineage. We use our specialized local reproductive vet for AI and both TCI procedures, this is an interesting method for breeding and is in alot of ways, very easy and less stressful for our girls as we do not have to ship them for breedings using our local Repro Vet for implant or trans cervical implant. The method of implant breeding for Canines that is very popular is called a Trans Cervical implant and can occur while the Canine is under a mild form of anestisia and NOT general anestisia.Pictured above is the warming pallet that the frozen semen is warmed to 101.6 degrees, the microscope slide is warmed and the semen is placed on the slide and looked at under the lens for a sperm count/motility check. Following the review under the microscope, the next picture shows the semen drawn into a syringe and placed by the Exam gloves ready for implant when the Veterinary Surgeon calls for the semen to implant. It is a less invasive procedure than the surgical implant which is accomplished under general anestisia. The endoscope is inserted into the female and the semen is injected directly thru the endoscope, into the cervix using an Indwelling Cathedar tube. The semen gets warmed to 101.6 degrees, thus implanted by the catheter tube. We then wait 25 day and elect to have Ultra Sound images VS Xrays when there is question regarding numbers of puppies in utero or we are seeking additional information on our litter. These images are very clear and show quite abit of detail.It was possible that a C-section could have been needed for one of our girls, so the vet wanted an Xray to count actual pups. This Xray shows 7 in Utero and that is what our girl gave birth to via natural birthing and no surgical intervention.
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, 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 EMBARK Labs for DNAColor/Coat analysis, have headings similar to these: This is a diagram and picture of healthy Hips that would gain an OFA rating of Good. There is much more to Solid Orthopedic health in a Canine than genetics. Healthy Diet and Proper Exercise play an important Role as well.There are 3 scores for OFA review on Hip and Elbow Xrays, independant of each other. The 3 ratings are averaged and the canine is granted an OFA rating by Prelim, under 2 years of age or by Number, after 2 years of age.The hips are judged by the manner in which the ball is in the hip socket itself (Depth). After your Canine is sedated and Xrayed, your vet should review the radiographic findings with you and explain what to expect from OFA. After submission to OFA by XRAY, the wait takes 3 to 5 weeks for written response. The cost for Hips and Elbows, to include the OFA fees can run from $300 to $500 depending on vet fees charged.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: The bite in a Show Prospect Canine must be a perfect scissor bite and anything less is a disqualification in any breed standard to include staining to the teeth either on top of the enamal or below the enamal seal.Many judges do not question these issues and some do. Overall, the bite should be scissored, clean, white and tight to the close, missing NO TEETH in a conformation show dog and preferably a companion dog. That is not always the case and is in no way a reason to pass over a specific pup as ones companion. When a bite is "off" in a puppy of any breed, the pup is offered as a companion pup that can also compete in Agility, Hunting, Tracking, or Obedience if desired.The photos below show a bite that was corrected to give flare to the lower canines in order to clear the topline in this Standard Poodle. There was palatal trauma to the inside of the mouth in this Standard Poodle 6 month old puppy and surgical intervention was needed in the form of braces to correct the bite and save further issues for this boy. This procedure pictured was performed by Dr Holmstrom Canine DVM, Santa Clara CA, October 2010. There are 28 Deciduous puppy teeth, upper and lower : 2 (1 3/3 C 1/1, P 2/2, M 1/1)There are 42 permanent teeth, Upper and Lower : 2( 1 3/3, c1/1, P 4/4, M 3/3)When a puppy has base narrow canines that poke into the top of the palate causing palatal trauma, good practice would be to clip the tips of the lower puppy canines or have surgical intervention to pull the lower canines from the jaw of the young puppy. Many times this is done or should be accomplished by the breeder before the pup leaves their home.This would be for comfort as much as for the sake of the adult teeth coming in to the outside of the puppy canines giving better advantage to the lower teeth flaring into a V and not needing additional surgical intervention such as braces, retainers or root canals/cutting and capping the adult lower canines. We have used our regular Vet, Dr Thompson in Brevard for basic surgical intervention if we have the need to have teeth extractions and cleaning accomplished. Overall, bite issues are many times Cosmetic and are generally not covered by a breeder for companion puppies. It is best to always check the bite in any potential puppy before it leaves the breeders home and ask specifically what a Breeder that is selling puppies, WHAT IS COVERERED IN BITE ISSUES WITH COMPANION or SHOW PROSPECT PUPPIES?
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 guarantee 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. We do guarentee our ability to offer LIFETIME breeder support, LIFETIME genetic health support and to sum it up, "We Believe in what we do and STAND BEHIND OUR DOGS!"The key to any good breeder/owner relationship like any is communication, like any, whether it be training, grooming, feeding, health, genetics, or anything that you may have questions aboit we are always here for you and your new puppy!