What Every Dog Is Tested For

What Every Dog Is Tested For

Results for each dog appear on its profile page, with a link to its OFA record.

Test What is screens for Frequency
OFA Hips Hip dysplasia — the joint malformation that leads to pain and arthritis Once – at 24 months
OFA Elbows Elbow dysplasia, a common cause of front-leg lameness in the breed Once – at 24 months
OFA Advanced Cardiac Heart conditions, evaluated by a board-certified cardiologist Once
OFA Eyes Inherited eye disease, examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist Annually
Full DNA Panel Genetic conditions known in the breed, through Embark Once

Programs We Take Part In

OFA

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals — the public registry holding our results.

CHIC

Canine Health Information Center — recognizing dogs with the full breed panel completed.

Bred with H.E.A.R.T.

An AKC standard requiring health testing, continuing education, and compliance.

Embark

Research-grade genetic testing technology that covers the conditions known in the breed.

Testing is information,

not a box to check.

Testing is information, not a box to check.

Health testing is not something we do simply to satisfy a requirement. It is information used when evaluating our dogs, researching pedigrees, and making decisions about future generations.

Healthy parents.
Thoughtful pairings.
Better beginnings.

Your Puppy’s Health at Go-home

  • Age-appropriate vaccinations, on schedule for eight weeks, with a record of what is due next.

  • Deworming, completed on our veterinarian’s schedule for the Freedom Ranch litter.

  • A full veterinary examination before any puppy goes home.

  • Complete health records, ready for your own veterinarian.

  • Both parents’ clearances, with their OFA record numbers.

3-year Genetic Health Guarantee

Every Freedom Ranch puppy is covered for three years against genetic conditions.

GUARANTEE DOCUMENT NEEDED — what qualifies, and what the remedy is

Healthy parents. Thoughtful pairings.

Healthy parents. Thoughtful pairings.