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The OFA has lead research on dog genetics since 1966. Currently (March 2023) out of over 175,000 Goldens evaluated for hip dysplasia, 19.6% came back dysplastic. Ranked 48th for commonality of dysplasia out of 154 breeds, Goldens are not quite the worst! Yet without care, the incidence rate will keep growing. Out of 67,000 Goldens, 12% had elbow dysplasia and were ranked 39th out of 154 breeds for amount of cases. Less than half the amount of evaluation for elbow dysplasia over hip dysplasia, yet I own a dog that has both elbow and hip dysplasias, which caused early arthritis at less than 2 years of age. All of that hopefully denotes how important genetic testing is for purebred dogs. Bad breeding practices create problems, which is unfair to the dog and creates problems for the owners that could be avoided with proper care taken by the breeder.
Read about OFA's CHIC program here:
https://ofa.org/chic-programs/
All of our breeding dogs are evaluated for hips, elbows, eyes and hearts, which gives them a CHIC number.
Dogs must be 2 years old to complete their OFA's and get a CHIC number.
We only consider breeding the dogs who pass all health tests as recommended by the GRCA.
This includes completing an OFA CHIC which involves: Heart, Eyes, Elbows, Hips, and a DNA panel. All stud dogs we use will have the same standard.
Good temperament and health are the main concerns.
I strongly believe that good breeders do not contribute to the shelters; so I screen every future puppy family. At the end of the day all of my dogs can come back to me, regardless of age or circumstance.
None of our dogs or puppies live outside, puppies are raised in our kitchen and I work from home so dogs are with me constantly. I do not have puppies go to families who are looking for an outside dog, Goldens rely on a loving relationship with their family to be healthy and happy.
You can learn more about our daily life with the dogs and see current pictures on our Facebook page, Rosemary Goldens.
Since I only keep girls currently, I do choose studs from other breeders and pay for the "service". I am picky about the studs and the stud owners. I want great hips and elbows, a CHIC number (see OFA) and a DNA panel. I also want to see that the stud dog is regularly tested for STD's and is kept as a pet, similar to my own dogs. Often the stud owner will want the female to come stay at their place for the breeding to happen, so this aspect of vetting stud owners is very important to me. I need to trust that my dog is going to be cared for and treated well while away from me.
I also want some sort of titling on the stud dog; as I believe this shows investment in the relationship with the dog and I want to support other breeders who hold similar values to my own.
Outside of the basics, I look for studs with physical and mental traits that complement my girls. I'd love to talk to you about whatever litter is upcoming.
Rosemary Goldens
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