OUR PROGRAM
GENETIC DISEASE TESTING
Our breeding dogs are all genetically screened, to ensure our puppies aren’t affected by diseases that can commonly be passed down in Goldendoodles:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
- GM2 Gangliosidosis (GR Type)
- Ichthyosis
- Muscular Dystrophy (GR Type)
- Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures
- Osteochondrodysplasia
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (GR Type)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy GR Type 1
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy GR Type 2
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD
- Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy
- Von Willebrand Disease I
- Von Willebrand Disease II
HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
Our breeding dogs go through the process of completing appropriate orthopedic and other health exams. All of our parent dogs have had:
- OFA, eVet and/or PennHIP testing done of their hips.
- OFA, and/or eVet testing done of their elbows and patellas.
- OFA testing of their heart.
EARLY ENRICHMENT
We use ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and Puppy Culture methods, to give our puppies the best start possible. Each of our puppies is handled daily starting at birth, and receives ENS treatment from the third through the sixteenth day of life. The result is an increased capacity that positively affects the dog for life and includes:
- Cardio-vascular improvement
- Stronger adrenal glands
- More tolerance to stress
- Greater resistance to disease
- Increased ability to learn
ONGOING EDUCATION
We are proud Gold Level breeders, registered with the Goldendoodle Association of North America. GANA provides excellent ongoing education for its members.