Genetic Testing and DNA

In recent years DNA testing has become available to help screen for a number of known genetic health conditions including progressive retinal atrophy, ivermectin sensitivity and dilated cardiomyopathy and many other breed specific conditions. When used and interpreted correctly genetic tests can give breeders and owners some really valuable information about their dog's individual health risks.  We use both Embark and Orivet for our genetic testing.

At Falconwood every parent is DNA tested before breeding age and will only be bred from if there is no risk of breeding affected puppies.  We want you to have many many years of loving your precious pup and want them to be as healthy and happy as they can be.  

We cannot guarantee your pup will never be affected by serious illness or disease but we will do everything possible to prevent all that we can.  This includes only breeding dogs with great hip-scores and great temperaments.

Our parent dogs are not added to our breeding program until they have been DNA tested as clear and have had Vet Scoring or Pennhip testing done with a great result.  We will never choose the look or colour of pups over fantastic health and conformation.  

You can rest assured that the parents of your pup are of the highest quality and this includes a fantastic temperament and loving calm nature.