I am looking for an English Golden, preferably in the Southeast. What should I look for as far as clearances? Is there is go to source for what to look for in a breeder regarding health clearances?
Below are several breeders:
Lakeshore Goldens uses a different method for elbows. Why? (https://www.lakeshoreenglishgoldens.com/)
The Carolina Country web site is confusing. They list the dogs' clearances, but they do not match k9data or OFA. It is almost misleading. Is this intentional? (https://www.carolinacountrygoldens.com/).
Hyatts' Goldens (https://www.hyattsgoldens.com/) has a litter planned for this summer. Cash is listed as the dad of the litter, but yet he is nowhere on the website, nor is there a link to information on him. Also, is this the breeder who had a litter stolen from an outbuilding?
Tanglewood Goldens (http://tanglewoodgoldens.com/) has many good mentions. They use BVA. If someone can explain BVA vs OFA vs Pennhip vs AVA, I would appreciate it. Is there a place for comparison? Is one better than the other or are any of them good?
Any thoughts or better recommendations? We are just starting this process and it seems very confusing.
Below are several breeders:
Lakeshore Goldens uses a different method for elbows. Why? (https://www.lakeshoreenglishgoldens.com/)
The Carolina Country web site is confusing. They list the dogs' clearances, but they do not match k9data or OFA. It is almost misleading. Is this intentional? (https://www.carolinacountrygoldens.com/).
Hyatts' Goldens (https://www.hyattsgoldens.com/) has a litter planned for this summer. Cash is listed as the dad of the litter, but yet he is nowhere on the website, nor is there a link to information on him. Also, is this the breeder who had a litter stolen from an outbuilding?
Tanglewood Goldens (http://tanglewoodgoldens.com/) has many good mentions. They use BVA. If someone can explain BVA vs OFA vs Pennhip vs AVA, I would appreciate it. Is there a place for comparison? Is one better than the other or are any of them good?
Any thoughts or better recommendations? We are just starting this process and it seems very confusing.