Dog Food

It has been quite some time that I have fed PawTree. We are currently feeding H-E-B Heritage Ranch- our second vet office at BVC likes the food so we are trying it out. So far we are loving the results in our adults. These will be our first litters coming up that will be fed HR. This will be the TRUE test. Keep ya'll updated.

Genetic Testing

GenSol's new testing is now available and this will be what we utilize, as well as UC Davis, moving forward. These two testing companies provide breed specific tests for Dachshunds.

So what is the deal with genetic testing? Why do it?

According to GenSol, "Canine genetic testing enables breeders, Veterinarians, and pet parents to make responsible breeding and healthcare decisions."

In addition, "Genetic testing of the breeding pair is an essential step for responsible breeding. It limits genetically inherited conditions by allowing breeders to make an informed selection of the breeding pair and provides a clear assessment of the known risks for each puppy."

Genetic testing is fairly new (available less than ten years) and continues to evolve rapidly.

To help ensure best breeding practices, we choose to test our breeding pairs with breed specific tests offered through GenSol and UCDavis.

At times we also use Embark and Optimal Selection.