Articles on Hereditary Defects:

Eye Defects

Hip Dysplasia

Health Issues

SEE: Questions to Ask Breeders

Certification Websites:

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals -  OFA

Canine Eye Registration Foundation -  CERF

Institute for Genetic Disease Control -  GDC

Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute - ASHGI

Hereditary Defects

Facts you should know BEFORE you decide on a breeder.

Request to SEE the Hips (OFA)

&

Eyes certification papers on BOTH parents.

Caution should be taken if  these papers

* * can not be produced or have been "misplaced"  * *