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Why I Test Thyroid in My Welsh Springer Spaniels (and Why Timing Matters)

One of the health screenings I take very seriously in my breeding program is thyroid testing. It might not get as much attention as hips or eyes, but it’s a…
Posted by By Crystal September 20, 2025Posted inHealth Testing, thyroid testingNo Comments
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How Health Testing Can Protect Welsh Springer Spaniels from Hip Dysplasia

As Welsh Springer Spaniel breeders, we’re not just producing puppies—we’re shaping the future of our breed. Every decision we make, from which dogs we pair to how we raise our…
Posted by By Crystal September 11, 2025Posted indog breeding, Health Testing, Welsh Springer SpanielsNo Comments
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New Welsh Springer Spaniel Litter Born May 18, 2024

Poppy had a litter born May 18. She had two boys and one girl. The girl is reserved at this time. I'm looking for show or performance homes willing to…
Posted by By Crystal May 29, 2024Posted indog breeding, Health Testing, Latest News, PuppiesNo Comments
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The Cost of Raising a Responsibly Bred Litter of Puppies

Below is a summary of the costs associated with raising a litter of puppies responsibly.
Posted by By Crystal September 6, 2015Posted indog breeding, Health Testing, Puppies19 Comments
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What Responsible Breeders Really Do

The Golden Retriever Club of America produced this new video to explain what responsible breeders really do. "Responsible dog breeders work hard to produce healthy, socialized puppies, interview potential buyers,…
Posted by By Crystal December 11, 2013Posted indog breeding, Health Testing, Puppies, SocializationNo Comments
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Leeloo’s puppies have normal eyes

All three of Leeloo's puppies have now had their eyes tested.  Cotton, Penny and Molly all have normal eyes and Cotton and Penny have iris-to-iris PPMs (persistent pupillary membranes), which…
Posted by By Crystal November 8, 2013Posted inHealth Testing, Latest NewsNo Comments
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Jasmine completed her health testing

This completes all of Jasmine's health testing, so she will now be issued a CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) number and she can be used in our breeding program after she has completed her AKC championship.
Posted by By Crystal November 7, 2013Posted inHealth Testing, Latest NewsNo Comments
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Puppy Packet: Health Information

Information about keeping you dog fit, vaccinations and titers, spay/neuter and health clearances. « back to Puppy Packet
Posted by By Crystal February 14, 2013Posted inHealth Testing, Puppy Packet
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Leeloo has passed all of her health tests

Leeloo finished her final health clearances a couple weeks ago when she got her hips and elbows x-rays.  The vet who didn't the x-ray said they looked good-to-excellent, but we…
Posted by By Crystal August 29, 2012Posted inHealth Testing, Latest NewsNo Comments
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Leeloo got her hips and elbows x-rayed for OFA

Leeloo went to Springfield Vet Center and got her hips and elbows x-rayed.  Dr. Escobar said her elbows are normal and her hips are either good or excellent, so now…
Posted by By Crystal August 16, 2012Posted inHealth TestingNo Comments

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