Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of health testing do you do with your dogs?

OFA is a certification for hips that are free of hip dysplasia.
CERF is a certification for eyes that are free from congenital and hereditary problems.
vWD is a DNA test that evaluates if a dog is a "hemophiliac"or "bleeder."
Thyroid profile evaluates the dog's ability to maintain normal thyroid levels.
Echocardiogram is an ultrasound to evaluate the condition of the heart.
Holter monitor is a 24-hour ECG that evaluates the heart for arrhythmias.

Q: How are your puppies raised?
We raise our puppies in our home. We keep them in a very clean environment with a lot of time spent socializing them. They are socialized with people, children, other dogs and puppies. We crate train them and begin traveling short distances with them as early as 5 weeks of age. We expose them to a variety of situations and stimuli to prepare them for dealing with the stress of competitions later in life. They are temperament tested and have their ears cropped when they are 7 weeks old. They are ready to go to their new homes at 7 and 1/2 weeks old.

Q: What is Schutzhund and why is it important?
There is a wonderful article on Schutzund on the Western Kentucky Schutzhund Club site.