| GoldenQuest strives to produce the healthiest dogs
possible. We will not knowingly breed dogs that have health
problems and we test our breeding dogs annually to be sure that
no new problems develop.
All of GoldenQuest's breeding dogs have had their hips checked
for hip dysplasia using OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals) or PennHip tests. These tests are important because
you can't tell just by looking at a dog if it
has hip dysplasia. A dog may appear normal, especially when
young, and later develop advanced hip dysplasia. If bred this
dog may also produce dysplastic puppies. Hip dysplasia is painful
and crippling. Much of this suffering can be prevented. This
is why all breeding dogs should always have their hips cleared
.
Our breeding dogs have been examined by a veterinarian
cardiologist and are SAS (Sub Aortic Stenosis) cleared,
indicating that they have no heart problems.
Our breeding dogs are given annual CERF (Canine Eye
Registration Foundation) exams by a veterinarian opthamologist,
indicating that the dog has no cateracts or serious eye problems.
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