OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) serves as a registry, but it is not the organization conducting health testing for dogs. We believe in complete honesty, proper testing, and open communication regarding the health records of every dog we breed. Instead, veterinarians, radiologists, and laboratories perform the necessary tests, while OFA charges a submission and processing fee to review and publish those results in their public database.
We ensure all recommended health testing for our dogs is completed and maintain original veterinary and laboratory certificates for every clearance. These documents are the precise reports that OFA would receive if they were submitted, confirming that the testing was performed by licensed professionals using approved methods.
There are instances where OFA test results may not appear in the public database simply due to the absence of an optional registry fee for that specific test — not because the testing wasn’t done. Regardless of whether a result is listed on OFA’s website, we retain complete documentation on file and are always willing to provide copies for transparency.
What matters most is that:
- The tests were performed correctly
- The results are valid and documented
- The health of our dogs and puppies is protected
We believe in complete honesty, proper testing, and open communication regarding the puppy matching process — and we stand proudly behind the health records of every dog we breed.
No — colour is never the driving factor when we plan a litter. We focus first on health, temperament, structure, soundness, and breed type.
Colour is simply a natural variation within each breed. While we understand that families may have preferences, our priority is always producing puppies who are healthy, mentally sound, well-structured, and well-suited to their future homes.
We use a structured puppy matching process rather than placing puppies strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are welcome to share preferences such as gender, energy level, temperament, and goals for companionship, show, sport, or performance.
As the puppies grow, we evaluate their temperaments, personalities, structure, confidence, drive, and overall suitability. Final placements are made with each puppy’s needs and each family’s lifestyle in mind.
Our goal is to create the best possible lifelong match between each puppy and their new family.
Yes. Puppies are dewormed on an age-appropriate schedule and receive their first vaccines before going to their new homes. Each puppy is also examined by a veterinarian and will leave with their health records and go-home information.
We do our best to give every puppy a healthy start, and we encourage families to continue care with their own veterinarian after bringing their puppy home.
We do not believe in rushing spay or neuter at a very young age. When possible, we prefer puppies to be allowed to mature before being altered, as long-term health and proper development are important to us.
Each puppy is placed with a contract, and expectations will be discussed with approved families before a puppy goes home.
🔗 Science-based source: University of California, Davis – When Should You Neuter or Spay Your Dog to Avoid Health Risks? https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-your-dog-avoid-health-risks
Yes. We are always here for our puppy families and want to stay connected throughout each dog’s life. Whether you have questions about training, grooming, feeding, behaviour, health, or general care, we are happy to help where we can.
Our puppies are part of the Blastem family for life, and we want every family to feel supported long after go-home day.
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