We both feel very strongly that breeding animals requires a great deal of commitment, knowledge and dedication.  We believe breeding is, in fact, Animal Science, and that it requires learning and applying knowledge of genetics, structure and movement, nutrition, training, animal husbandry and behavior as well as love and devotion to the animals and the breed itself.

We have all our breeding stock (a silly term since these are also our children and adored pets) screened and certified free of eye problems, knee (patella) problems, and congenital heart defects.  We are adamant that breeders take responsibility for the health and temperaments of their dogs and the dogs they produce and are honest with themselves, their puppy buyers and other breeders.  No breeder breeds perfect animals and even the most responsible and careful breeders can and will run into problems, however we feel that by being honest and documenting these as well as the "clear" animals, we can work to reduce or significantly eliminate problems in our breed.