10/31/2026
Jax at the vet today 😂 He was so excited to be there and left me sitting in the lobby like I was chopped liver when the tech came to get him for a blood draw.
Even though we don't have any litters personally planned, that doesn't mean things aren't happening behind the scenes! 🐾
Responsible breeding is about so much more than planning a litter. It's about continually working toward healthier generations, and that means keeping up with health testing on our older dogs while beginning the process with our younger ones.
Jax made a trip to the vet today for his Brucellosis test. He's reached the age where he may be considered for stud service to outside bi***es, so making sure his testing is current is an important part of preparing for those opportunities.
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted between dogs and, in some circumstances, from dogs to humans. Testing is an important part of responsible breeding and should be performed before breeding, whether through natural breeding or AI. In this case we're are getting prepared for a fresh chilled shipment.
We'll also continue our yearly Holter monitoring. Genetic testing for DM and ARVC can be completed at any age, while other evaluations, such as hips, elbows, and echocardiograms, are best performed when dogs are more physically mature.
Over the next year or so, we'll have echocardiograms, hip and elbow evaluations, and additional health testing scheduled for our younger dogs.
So, while you won't see any WildRiver litters planned for next year, that doesn't mean we're sitting still!
The work toward the next generation never really stops. That includes health testing, planning upcoming shows, evaluating our dogs, and always keeping an eye out for potential matches that might complement our program 🐾 ❤️
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