Our Breeding Program
The primary focus of Wet Acres is breeding a Griffon which is a strong and versatile hunting dog of good natural instinct, which is healthy and of sound temperament and which displays the physical characteristics which make a Griff such a special companion. To this end, we are extremely careful and thorough in the breeding process.
Brood bitches are NAVHDA and AKC Hunt tested and each of them hunts with Ted during the various bird seasons to which we have access. They are X-ray'd using both the OFA and the
Penn HIP method, in our opinion a more accurate and usable means of measuring hip laxity, to minimize the possibility of hip dysplasia. They are socialized with both adults and children, as well as to a variety of physical circumstances. Prior to breeding, they are given complete checkups to ensure that they are in top health before the breeding process begins.
Furthermore, the stud dog is chosen with care and for very specific purposes and must compliment the bitch. Consequently, we utilize dogs which fit our requirements, regardless of where the dogs are located, rather than using local dogs because it is expedient to do so. The dog chosen will also have been examined and checked for any negative genetic characteristics or diseases, and/or his pedigree checked for the same, and must be predictably not a transmitter of said negative characteristics.
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