Black Alder Puppy Health Test Rebate Program
Health Testing is Important!
We are dedicated to the future health of the Maremma Sheepdog and English Shepherd breeds. As part of this dedication, we subscribe to and uphold a Code of Ethics for breeding practices, which requires that all breeding dogs be screened for recognized breed health diseases before breeding.
As breeders, knowing the health status of all of the puppies we produce, even those who will never be bred, is extremely important for future breeding decisions. The more knowledge we have about our lines is INVALUABLE to making educated breeding decisions.
To encourage everyone who buys a Black Alder puppy, both breeding and non-breeding, to get health testing done, we have implemented the Black Alder Puppy Health Test Rebate Program. For each of the following health tests you perform on your Black Alder puppy at the specified age(s), you will earn a rebate towards the future purchase of another Black Alder puppy, as well as an additional cash rebate for eye clearances as specified below.
(Some puppies already have their hips tested before being placed in their new homes. In that instance, no rebate is offered on hips).
As breeders, knowing the health status of all of the puppies we produce, even those who will never be bred, is extremely important for future breeding decisions. The more knowledge we have about our lines is INVALUABLE to making educated breeding decisions.
To encourage everyone who buys a Black Alder puppy, both breeding and non-breeding, to get health testing done, we have implemented the Black Alder Puppy Health Test Rebate Program. For each of the following health tests you perform on your Black Alder puppy at the specified age(s), you will earn a rebate towards the future purchase of another Black Alder puppy, as well as an additional cash rebate for eye clearances as specified below.
(Some puppies already have their hips tested before being placed in their new homes. In that instance, no rebate is offered on hips).
HIPS$100 PUPPY REBATE
OFA Hip Certification
(any grade) between 24-30 months of age OR PennHip Hip Certification (any score) between 4-30 months of age |
ELBOWS$50 PUPPY REBATE
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EYES$25 PUPPY REBATE
$25 CASH REBATE |
DNA HEALTH TEST
$50 EMBARK DNA PUPPY REBATE
EMBARK Dog DNA Test Certification
between 2-30 months of age
(only the DOG DNA Test - not the Breed ID DNA Test or Gut Health Test)
between 2-30 months of age
(only the DOG DNA Test - not the Breed ID DNA Test or Gut Health Test)
To qualify for rebates, you must have the specified health test completed and submitted to the appropriate agency (either OFA or PennHip) at the ages specified, and a copy of the resulting certificate must be received by Black Alder Ranch. OFA reports MUST be marked as "Authorization to Release Abnormal Results".
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