We are AKC & Designer Breeders that:
- 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.
- Maintain AKC's continuing breeder education classes annually.
- 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 Designer Morkshire Terrier Breeders that are registered thru the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) and our puppies can be dual-registered with DBR, IDCR, CKC and ACHC.
- We maintain Morkshire Terrier guidelines for our Designer breeds.
- All of our parents go for their OFA certifications:
- Adult Morkshires & Maltibiewers 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.
- Member of Gooddog
Canine Testing
Red Flags
Here are some red-flags that should prompt you to investigate further! *Answers from breeders that are vague.
*Answers from breeders that seem to contradict other previous information. *Breeders that will not/can’t answer your questions.
*Information that seems too good to be true (The dogs are perfect).
*Individuals who are selling puppies that others have bred (Puppy Mill)
SMM- IHR e.V. German Breeder Certificate