Category: Health
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Tentative Litter Plans 2025
Litter plans needed to be shifted. New plans will still produce the same general sizes, temperament ranges and colors as originally planned, just with different pedigree combinations. Read on for all the details.
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Health Testing: Phenotype vs Genotype
What’s the difference between phenotype and genotype testing? Which health tests fall into each category? Which tests are perfectly acceptable to breed a dog even with “failed” results? At the end of the day, are there actually any health guarantees?
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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 2)
With Halloween looming, here are some safety and courtesy tips for including your dog in festivities, common toxins found in candy and what to do if your dog eats any, and others tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 2 of 2)
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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 1)
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come spooky visitors, toxic candies, and many opportunities to accidentally run out the door. Here are some tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 1 of 2)
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A Look at a Nomograph
A nomograph is a blood exam of the dam which determines her titer levels (immunity) towards specific diseases. The titer levels are then assessed to determine at what age the maternal antibodies passed on through the dam’s colostrum will no longer provide protection to her pups.
