Health Guarantee

OBrien Labradors wants to make breeding decisions and offer guarantees based on the most current scientific data. We use Paw Print Genetics (https://www.pawprintgenetics.com) to test for genetic mutations. These tests are performed on adult dogs in our breeding program upfront to virtually ensure puppies will not be affected by things like blindness, neurological issues, or skin disorders. Since we make sure both the sire and the dam are both normal or clear for mutations, the puppies will be clear by parentage. Included in those tests are some of the biggest concerns for Labrador owners, including Exercise-Induced Collapse, Degenerative Myelopathy, Centronuclear Myopathy and two types of Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis, and Skeletal Dysplasia 2. Please visit their site and blog to learn more about the benefits of genetic testing.

We are doing our best to knowledgeably breed dogs with an eye to bettering the breed and produce healthy puppies. Sadly, the risk of genetic disease is most likely inherent in all living creatures to some extent. Just like the loving parent cannot dictate that their child is problem free, the careful breeder also cannot have everything in their complete control.

To that extent, OBrien Labradors wishes to provide a guarantee with each puppy purchase. Due to extensive testing of both Dam and Sire, we can guarantee against congenital heart disease, and hip or elbow dysplasia (any rating below borderline per the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals). We invite you to contact us for a full discussion and copy of our health guarantee.