Mercy Lane Dogs

Embark and Good Dog Vet

Our Health Standards

We live in an incredibly interesting time. Traditional dog breeding has evolved significantly with advancements in genetic testing and veterinary oversight. At-home DNA testing kits, like Embark, have given breeders unprecedented access to valuable genetic information, allowing for more responsible breeding practices and healthier litters.

These tests provide insights into breed confirmation, genetic diversity, and potential health risks, enabling us to make informed decisions that reduce the likelihood of passing on hereditary diseases. By combining these scientific tools with veterinary oversight, and The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, we can work closely with professionals to ensure optimal breeding outcomes.

These developments have given us a lot of confidence in what we are doing here as a family breeder, enhancing the quality of our breeding program. We also value our transparency and trust with future families. You can have faith that the detailed health and lineage reports have been sent to our vets, and are part of why we offer a genetic health guarantee! With science-driven breeding and ethical practices, traditional breeding is entering a new era of sustainability and excellence.

***Embark tests for 270+ genetic health risks, including the genetic risk factors most relevant to our breeds. These results are what we use, plus our evaluation of mating pairs.

Our Links

Below you can see an individual dog's pedigree and health testing.

Dansby

Dansby

  • AKC #PR256610601
  • OFA Hips: PO-36104G37M-C-VPI
  • DNA OFA: #PO-DM4484/4M-NOPI
  • #PO-NES3285/4M-NOPI #PO-OC1777/4M-NOPI #PO-PRA5002/4M-NOPI #PO-VW4660/4M-NOPI
Dansby's Embark testing
Hattie

Hattie

  • AKC #TS64702001
  • OFAs: HAV-PA10493/21F/P-NOPI
  • HAV-CDY225/7F-NOPI
Hattie's Embark Testing
Sadie

Sadie

  • AKC #PR27200502
  • OFAs: #PO-PA14464/34F/P-NOPI
  • #PO-DM4778/7F-NOPI
  • #PO-GM2-1201/7F-NOPI $PO-NES3515/7F-NOPI #PO-PRA5367/7F-NOPI #PO-CDEY962/7F-NOPI
Sadie's Embark Testing
Jill

Jill

  • AKC #TS58506802
Jill's Embark Testing
Spencer

Spencer

  • AKC #PR28786102
  • OFAs: #PO-VW4912/5M-NOPI #PO-PRA5369/5M-NOPI #PO-NES3517/5M-NOPI #PO-DM4779/5M-NOPI #PO-GM2-1203/5M-NOPI
Spencer's Embark Testing
Hope

Hope

  • AKC #PR28839004
  • OFAs: #PO-PA14490/18F/P-VI #PO-PRA5368/3F-NOPI #PO-GM2-1202/3F-NOPI #PO-NES3516/3F-NOPI #PO-CDY963/3F-NOPI #PO-VW4911/3F-NOPI
Hope's Embark Testing
Harper

Harper

  • AKC #TS66442601
Harper's Embark Testing
Minnie

Minnie

  • AKC #PR28827601
Minnie's Embark Testing
Maggie

Maggie

  • AKC #PR28412407
Maggie's Embark Testing