Genetic Health Testing

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Here at HWK9's, we take pride in knowing that all of my pups are born from parents that are fully genetically tested. I test my Aussies through Canine Health Check, I do not and will not breed dogs that are carriers for the same genetic diseases together.

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We treat all of our dogs as if they were MDR1 affected REGARDLESS of their results, as some dogs have shown to have symptoms to medication a carrier would normally express. MDR1 is the only genetic disease that we may risk breeding a carrier or affected pair together. All Aussies should be treated as affected for MDR1 even if their results come back as clear.

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We are slowly working towards having full panel clear Aussies. Now, just because an Aussie is a carrier / affected does not automatically mean they should be disregarded for breeding. If the dog is well put together, then there is no issue, BUT they need to be paired with a dog that is not a carrier for the same disease. We do not disregard a dog from the possibilities of breeding based solely on their genetics testing, though it does play a part.​​