Pre-Breeding Health Checklist
The following is a list of scientifically relevant tests, exams, and certifications that assure our pairings produce the best-in-class Frenchies.
- ✔ Comprehensive Veterinary Exam by USDA-Certified Dr. Kelly Holister at TRC Veterinary Services
- ✔ AKC Registration
- ✔ AKC Pedigree
- ✔ DNA Health Panel by Animal Genetics (Tallahassee, FL)
- ✔ Color and Coat Genetics Testing by Animal Genetics (Tallahassee, FL)
- ✔ Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Testing — Columbia, MO:
- Hips
- Patellas
- Trachea
- Spine
- Heart
- Thyroid
- ✔ BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) Grading
- ✔ Eye Exam by Eye Care for Animals in Tampa, FL
- ✔ Brucellosis Test by TRC Veterinary Services (within 30 days of breeding)
- ✔ Current Deworming and Parasite Prevention by Westchase Veterinary Center
- ✔ Up-to-Date on All Vaccinations by Westchase Veterinary Center
- ✔ Body Condition Score by TRC Veterinary Services
- ✔ No History of Aggression or Behavioral Instability
- ✔ No Known Heritable Defects in Immediate Pedigree
- ✔ In-Season Tracking via Progesterone Monitoring Plan by TRC Veterinary Services
- ✔ Proper Nutrition Plan in Place, Tailored to Breeding and Pregnancy Needs
Breeding Health Checklist
- ✔ Begin progesterone testing the day after 1st signs of heat; test every 1–2 days until levels reach 5+ ng/mL (fertile window). By TRC Veterinary Services
- ✔ Schedule Trans-Cervical Insemination (TCI) with local stud and sperm by TRC Veterinary Services.
- ✔ Record all insemination details including date, method, and sperm quality by TRC Veterinary Services.
- ✔ Nutritional Supplements (Detailed Plan Available upon Request)
- ✔ Confirm pregnancy via ultrasound by TRC Veterinary Services.
- ✔ Schedule C-Section with TRC Veterinary Services.
- ✔ Gradually increase calorie intake starting week 5.
- ✔ Monitor dam’s temperature, appetite, and behavior weekly.
- ✔ Perform sonogram 30 days after ovulation to confirm pregnancy, count puppies and assure heartbeats and health
- ✔ Prepare whelping kennel/incubator with temperature, humidity, oxygen, sound and lighting controls
- ✔ Monitor temperature daily starting day 58; drop below 99°F = Labor.