01/01/2024
We wanted to pass on some disappointing news we got a few months ago. Quill, our 2.5 year old black stud prospect, was diagnosed with elbow displasia with the potential for degenerative joint disease. This did not show up in any of his lineage previously. As a result, we will soon be neutering him to avoid passing on any potential hereditary traits related to the elbow displasia. This is a good reminder to all that if you are considering breeding your dog, please get your dog's hips, elbows, and eyes checked and certified to avoid passing on any potential hereditary traits that are not beneficial to the breed.
On a positive note, Dusty, our 3.5 year old chocolate male, was given an excellent hip rating and his elbows were normal.
