A puppy's long-term health starts generations before it is born. That is why every dog in our program completes a full panel of health screening before they are ever bred.
What We Test For
- OFA evaluations — patellas, cardiac, eyes, and thyroid.
- PRA-cord1 — a genetic form of progressive retinal atrophy that can lead to blindness.
- Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) — a progressive disease of the spinal cord.
- Lafora disease and Osteogenesis Imperfecta — two inherited conditions seen in dachshunds.
What a "Carrier" Result Means
A carrier has one copy of a gene but will not develop the condition. Carriers can be bred responsibly as long as they are paired with a clear partner, so no puppy can be affected.
You can see every parent's results on their profile page under Health & Registration.
Learn more about how this testing backs our 2-year health guarantee.
