05/18/2026
Genetic health panels are ready to be sent off!
These five panels are for dogs that I bred and retained in my program. Before any litter is ever planned, the dam is fully health tested and the sire is selected only if he has completed all recommended health clearances as well.
Because both parents were thoroughly tested, I fully expect these results to come back clear of the major inherited diseases that Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. recommends breeders screen for.
So why test these dogs again if I already know their parents were clear?
Because responsible breeding is about more than assumptions—it is about verification, transparency, and accountability.
Genetic testing serves several important purposes:
• It confirms that each individual dog is clear and does not carry inherited conditions of concern.
• It provides official documentation to share with future puppy owners.
• It ensures every dog in my breeding program has a complete and verifiable health record.
• It demonstrates my commitment to ethical breeding practices and continual due diligence.
Responsible breeders do not rely solely on the health status of parents or grandparents when making breeding decisions. We verify every generation, maintain accurate records, and take every possible step to protect the long-term health and well-being of the breed.
That means dotting every “i,” crossing every “t,” and doing the extra work even when the outcome is expected.
For me, this is part of being an ethical breeder and preserving the health, temperament, and integrity of the Labrador Retriever for generations to come.
