Participate in the AKC "Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (BWH) program that promotes excellence in breeding through education and health testing. H.E.A.R.T. stands for Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition.
All of our parents go for their Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) certifications:
Schnauzers: are tested for their Hearts and Eyes.
Yorkshires: are tested for their Patellas and Eyes.
Maltese: are tested for their Patellas and Hearts.
Hereditary Disease Testing clearances done.
All of our parents have a DNA profile done.
We are 100% compliant with AKC, which includes record keeping, the care of adults, puppies and our home.
We are AMTC "Gold Breeders" that provides health test clearances on our breeding stock and are registered thru the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC).
We maintain AMTC guidelines for our breeds.
All of our parents go for their OFA certifications:
Adult Morkshires are tested for their Hearts, Eyes and Patella's.
Hereditary Disease Testings done.
All of our parents have a DNA profile done.
100% compliance with AMTC, which includes record keeping, the care of adults, puppies and our home.
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Certificates
SMM'S, IBC German Breeder Certificate
SMM- IHR e.V. German Breeder Certificate
IBC and IHRe.V. German Certificates for Biewer, BIRO and Yorkshire Terriers.
Canine Testing
OFA Certificates
Genetic Test Results
Red Flags
Here are some red-flags that should prompt you to investigate further!
Breeders with extremely low prices.
Lack of paperwork and no contract to sign stating buyer's responsibilities.
Breeders that will not/can’t answer your questions.
Hesitance to share genetic and health testing results or breeder does not test their parent dogs at all.