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Breeders Are Required To Submit The Embark Testing DNA Health Summary For All Sires & Dams...
*Only Sires and Dams with “Clear” Results for Breed Relevant Conditions will be accepted for litter postings on GoodDogBreeding.com
What makes this is important...
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The Breeder Embark Testing & Results Requirement gives all prospective puppy parents the security of knowing that all Sires & Dams have been cleared of all known breed-relevant genetic conditions. This allows for extra comfort in knowing that the breeder is educated in the risk of possible conditions for their breed and is doing their part to eliminate such conditions from their Good Dog Breeding program.
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If you are not familiar with Embark Testing and would like to know more, visit our Embark Education page for more details and links to Embark resources.
Breeders Are Not Required To Submit OFA Certification...
What makes this important...
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Being breeders ourselves, we believe an ethical breeder will understand the unique testing needs of their dogs, in their program. Many breeders have a relationship with their veterinarians that often specialize in canine reproduction and health testing is done without the submission to OFA. Not all breeders are concerned with the OFA Certificate for recognition purposes and are more so interested in the testing and opinion of their trusted veterinarian. There is also the possibility that a breeder may have reason to believe certain health testing recommended by OFA is not a necessity for their program and could easily give you the details as to why this is their belief. We recommend that you talk to your breeder about what testing they do, and why. An ethical breeder, practicing Good Dog Breeding will understand your reason for questioning and be happy to provide you answers and most often extra insight into their breeding program.
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See our “A few Things To Consider Before Purchasing A Puppy” section below for a helpful guide in what to ask your prospective breeder.
Meet A Good Breeder
Sunset Alaskan Malamutes
Alaskan Malamute
Hello, my name is
Ashlie
A little bit about me...
I'm a wife and mother to 4 children. We live on a small farm with our dogs in Alabama. I have 15 years of breeding experience and animal husbandry with 10 of those years being specifically focused on Alaskan Malamutes.
A Few Things To Consider Before Getting A Dog
Home
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Research to find the breed that will fit in easily with all household members. The AKC “Compare Breeds” tool is a good resource when choosing your breed.
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The link for this tool is: https://www.akc.org/compare-breeds/
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Be sure to have adequate outdoor space for the puppy to get daily exercise. A fenced in yard is always preferred.
Time
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Consider the hands-on time needed to be able to care for your puppy. Time needed examples would be - potty breaks, potty training, daily walks/exercise/play time, bath time, veterinarian visits, feeding, grooming, clean-up, etc…
Added Expenses
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Puppies can add a significant expense to the home. Be sure to know about any additional expenses such as - additional training (if needed), veterinarian bills, medications, monthly nutritious food, treats and supplements, grooming, toys, etc…
Other Pets
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Some breeds are known to work best as the only pet while others have zero problems getting along with an entire pack of furry friends. There are also breeds that can be same sex aggressive. Always research the breed you are looking into purchasing. If you already have a dog, please research their breed statistics as well.
Noise
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Some breeds can be pretty vocal. Be sure to consider your surrounding neighbors and the possibility of noise complaints.
Mixed/Hybrid vs Purebred
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As with Purebred dogs, there is always the possibility of genetic health concerns. Mixed/Hybrid breeds can elevate the possibility of health issues in their offspring as mixing breeds will add the health concerns of both breeds into the puppies DNA. This is another reason it is always important to speak with your breeder about the specifics of their breeding program.
What to ask your Prospective Breeder
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Does the breeder provide a purchase contract and is there a health guarantee?
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Will the puppy receive vaccinations, fecal testing, de-wormer (if needed) and/or a veterinary wellness exam prior to the puppy go home date?
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What socialization will the puppy receive while in the breeder’s care?
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In the event that you could not keep the puppy, does the breeder allow you to return the puppy?
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If needed, following puppy pick up, will the breeder be a resource to you for questions, concerns, advice and/or tips?
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In addition to the required Embark Testing, what health testing has been completed on both the sire and dam? (You can use the following link to view the OFA recommended testing for your breed & talk to your breeder about why they do or do not perform such testing, https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/)
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Will the puppy come home with a Puppy Care Package and if so, what items does it include?
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Is the puppy eligible for registration with a particular registry (Ex: AKC, CKC, UKC, etc…)?
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What does the breeder require of potential puppy parents for approval?
