Wood Valley Farm and Kennel

02/07/2026

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01/01/2026

We hope your year is filled with joy and happiness.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WVFK.

11/15/2025

Litter W - Female 3 weeks old (2 picks left)

11/15/2025

Litter W - Male 3 weeks old (all sold)

11/15/2025

Actually why we breed the best.
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11/03/2025

Litter V - 2 boys/4 females

09/14/2025

What we believe

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08/28/2025

The reason I have a two year no spray/neuter in my contract.

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In conclusion, this study shows that the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs is linked to how long they are exposed to natural s*x hormones, and the relationship isn’t simple or linear. The highest risk was seen when females were spayed before about 1054 days (just under 3 years) and males before about 805 days (a little over 2 years). These results may help define what counts as “early” spay or neuter when it comes to cranial cruciate ligament disease risk.

Veterinary reproduction specialists now recommend hormone-preserving sterilization: preventing unwanted litters & less risk of torn cruciates.

08/26/2025

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🐾 Czech Working Line – Known for intensity, drive, and athleticism. Bred for demanding police and military work.
🐾 East German (DDR) Working Line – Strong structure, stamina, and loyalty. Originally bred under strict government programs for service.
🐾 West German Working Line – Balanced between work and family, versatile in sport, protection, and companionship.

07/19/2025

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Preventing unwanted litters is a goal we all share—but it's time to rethink the surgical approach. Hysterectomies and vasectomies, which preserve hormonal balance, can safely be performed as early as 8 weeks of age, making dogs sterile without disrupting their natural hormones.

In this study, researchers looked at whether the age at which dogs were spayed or neutered, meaning how long they were exposed to their natural s*x hormones, affected how healthy they were in old age. They studied a group of long-lived pet dogs to learn what helps dogs live longer, healthier lives. Dogs with the fewest age-related health problems were considered the most “robust.”

The results showed that both male and female dogs who kept their hormones longer (i.e., were spayed or neutered later) were 3 to 10 times more likely to be healthy in old age compared to those altered earlier. Once hormone exposure and age were taken into account, there was no difference in old-age health between males and females.

This study highlights how important s*x hormones may be for staying healthy later in life and shows that early-life decisions—like when to spay or neuter—can have long-term effects on health.