Firestone Australian Shepherds

Parent health testing

• Hip Dysplasia

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  Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

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• Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

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  Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

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• Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

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  Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

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• DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

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  Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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