dna

Our dogs are routinely examined by our vet to ensure they are in proper health before being bred. We only make the educated decision to breed our dogs after vet clearance is given. 

All of our dogs are DNA tested through Embark to screen for genetic health conditions as well as coat type & color traits. Embark screens for over 180 different genetic health conditions, but the main ones that we look for in corgis are:

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
• Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
• Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (XSCID)
  

The main coat type & color traits that we look for are: 

• Coat Length "Fluffy" (FGF5 gene)
• Color Dilution "Bluie" (D-Locus/MLPH gene)
• Merle Coloring (M-Locus/PMEL gene)

The dogs apart of our breeding program are picked for their beauty, structure, health, and temperament.  

The pedigrees of our dogs can be provided upon buyer request. We study bloodlines to ensure our dogs are not directly related. 

The DNA test we use also tests the Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) in our dogs. This is an accurate measurement that gives us a percentage based off of how inbred the dog being tested is.