Hip Testing
Hips are X-rayed and scored under the official breed scheme before any dog is bred. Only parents with good hip scores are paired.
Our facilities in Lousã are still being built and our dogs are still growing — breeding and puppy reservations will only open once everything is ready.
Every pairing and every puppy is backed by documented testing. This is exactly what we test, check and guarantee — before and after birth.
Hips are X-rayed and scored under the official breed scheme before any dog is bred. Only parents with good hip scores are paired.
Elbows are X-rayed and graded to rule out elbow dysplasia, one of the most common problems in large breeds.
Each parent has a cardiac examination by a veterinary cardiologist, including checks for subvalvular aortic stenosis.
Annual eye examinations and DNA tests for GR-PRA1 and GR-PRA2, so no puppy can inherit progressive blindness.
Every puppy is microchipped and registered before going home — the chip number appears in all documents.
Age-appropriate vaccinations and a complete deworming programme, recorded in your puppy's health booklet.
A written health guarantee accompanies every puppy, together with the full genetic record of both parents.
We stay available for health, feeding and training questions for the whole life of your dog.