Worming (3 Dewormings, Coccidia & Giardiasis treatment for prevention )
Vaccinations (Distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Adenovirus Cough, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus)
Rule of 7s in Puppy Socialization used
12 month genetic guarantee (24 month guarantee with the use of Nu-Vet
Puppy Packet (Buyer’s guide including the pedigree, LTD AKC registration, a baby blanket they have played with and has been rubbed over mom, a sample packet of food, packet of puppy training tips, feeding tips with nutritional guide lines, and health tips with neutering and spaying)
Final check up from the veterinarian where they are given a heart and full body examination
Health tested Sire and Dam-Our health test's include Hips, Elbows, Heart, Eyes, Thyroid...
COI to prevent inline breeding of dogs too close together, which causes genetic defects in the offspring.
Limited Registration
Genetic testing of parents... ICH, PRA1, PRA2, PRA-prcd and Degenerative Myelopathy.
Please remember when choosing a breeder the color of a dog should not be the focus. The overall health and longevity should be foremost. Promise Land Golden's would like to explain the testing we use and the reason's why.
For those unfamiliar with the OFA Hip process we offer some background on their methodology. OFA Radiologists assess to see how deep the cup (acetabulum) is that the ball (femoral head) sits in. With OFA, they want to see a deep cup (acetabulum) with the ball (femoral head) down deep inside it. Obviously this is important - if you are trying to take something with you down the bumpy road of life, it is better to take it in a "cup" than a "saucer". This gives the OFA the score of Excellent, Good, Fair anything below we feel is disqualified. Hip Dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease which leads to Osteo Arthritis. There are many causes of degenerative joint disease, such as trauma, abnormal wear and tear on the joint and cartilage, excessive weight and improperly formed joint's. Now here comes the problem with the reading you get from OFA, they give us the cup depth but no assessment as to what is happening with the anchor (Ligament) that holds the ball in the cup or the saucer. We know that if the anchor (Ligament) is to loose it create's extreme movement causing greater wear and tear. It is great if you get an idea of the cup depth but that doesn't provide a way for a breeder to see if the ball will stay in the Cup/Saucer. As many as 80% of dogs evaluated as “normal” by the OFA were found to have hip laxity by PennHIP testing that predisposed them to developing hip osteoarthritis in the future.
The Distraction Index (DI), as determined by the PennHIP method, is the most reliable indicator of future hip osteoarthritis. A study of large breed dogs showed that the distraction index stayed the same over time (within acceptable statistical limits) and was much more reliable over time than other methods such as the Norberg angle and the OFA scoring method.
The PennHIP looks at the Cup/Saucer however evaluates how much movement "in" (Compression) and "out" (Distraction) of the socket there is. In other words - Does the ball (femoral head) STAY in the socket (acetabulum). This in turn causing less wear and tear reducing degenerative joint disease which leads to Osteo Arthritis. If the anchor (ligament) is to loose and the hip socket by OFA is deep (Let's say Excellent) it doesn't really matter, the ball (femoral head) will have abnormal wear and tear on the joint and cartilage, leading to Osteo Arthritis in the future. The opposite, if the anchor (ligament) is very short and very tight and the ball (femoral head) is sitting inside more of a saucer instead of a cup. The dog will have less abnormal wear and tear on the joint and cartilage. This is because although a shallower cup the ligament keeps it seated and secure. Promise Land does consider the OFA score, obviously you need to see the depth of the cup/saucer and does take this into account, however shallow or deep we want to make sure the ligament will hold the head of the femur in place, reducing wear and tear on the joint's. In turn reducing the chances of future Osteo Arthritis. With the ability to reduce the wear and tear on the joint's you can reduce hip problems in the Golden Retriever which could not be achieved previously. Whether the Golden Retriever has a socket or saucer, make sure the ball stays in place to reduce Osteo Arthritis in the future generations. At this point PennHIP is known to be the most accurate test of future hip osteoarthritis. There is more information on the PennHip website.
The PennHIP has always been excepted as a core evaluation with the AKC- Bred with Heart Program. It has recently been excepted by OFA. Where before the PennHIP was a closed information base to the public and the OFA would not list dogs results. The OFA has recently changed and is now accepting PennHIP result's. This in turn will make the PennHIP results's available for the public to view. The PennHIP method has been adopted by several countries and is gaining wide spread interest internationally as it grows in the USA. Promise Land began learning about and using the Pennhip around 2011 before it was excepted by OFA and listed on a open data bank for the public. We thank our vets in guiding us along with their advise.
Why genetic testing???? Why have we incorporated this into our breeding process in recent years........
Understanding and paying attention to the PRA1, PRA2, PRA-prcd different genetic markers is critically important in the prevention of eye diseases. The parents may be cleared by a ophthalmologist. The parent's may never have a problem with an eye exam. That doesn't mean that your puppy can not go blind. Surprised? The reason.......There are genetic traits if not matched up correctly between the SIRE and DAM will cause a genetic abnormality in their offspring. The offspring could begin going blind around 3-5 years old. Promise Land Goldens' genetic testing process ensures that none of our litters can have an active case of PRA1, PRA2, PRA-prcd in them.
We also test for DM and ICH as well. Unlike some breeders Promise Land Golden's NEVER uses "ICH Clear by parentage" because of the recessive nature of ICH. Promise Land Golden's tests each breeding dog for ICH because ICH is a recessive trait. This means the test works for the first generation offspring; the puppies born by those parents we have tested. Not testing EVERY breeding dog (relying on a parents clear test) would allow for possible return in the second generation offspring due to the recessive nature of this trait.
Puppies are sold with a lifetime of support. Puppies come with a one year health guarantee. We will extend our warranty if NuVet is given as directed by Nuvet Lab. If you reference the number we have provided so that we can track your use for 2 years, we will extend our warranty on hips, elbows, eyes, and heart for an additional 12 months (combined total of 2 year warranty).
