Breeders

NSD Euchre

Woof! Woof!

(Hello!)

Breed: Labrador Retriever

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: August 18, 2019

Sire: PADS Pride

Dam: DWW Rio

Litter: ABC

Puppy Sponsor: Sharon Barnes and the Euchre Tournament supporters

Volunteer Team: Christina Gilman, Diane Petrella

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NSD would not exist without the tireless efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Their commitment to our mission and the individuals we serve is truly inspiring, and we are honoured to have them as part of our family.

If you are interested in joining our outstanding team of volunteers, we encourage you to submit an application.

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Euchre's Updates

November 2022

Euchre welcomed the I litter on November 5th with NSD Echo. There were 5 females and 2 males in the litter.

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Ensuring Access to Quality Dogs

Since 2019, NSD has been a member of the Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative (IBC). As part of this partnership, NSD also utilizes and is a member of the International Working Dog Registry (IWDR).

All IBC members track their dog’s health, training and placement data through the database across the life of the dog. This data informs our breeding decisions by allowing us to review in depth background information on a potential breeder’s:

  • Year over year health; including the health of their siblings, parents and offspring
  • Temperament testing and training assessments; including the number of puppies produced to successful deployment by them, their parents, siblings and offspring
  • Placement ratios by program type (i.e Autism, PTSD, Hearing, Facility etc)
  • Possible mates: using Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), we can match dogs online to see their estimated production values for hip and elbow health, eye health, and genetic disorders

Breeder Health Clearances

  • Annual eye exams with a board certified ophthalmologist (including post-retirement)
  • Penn Hip screening with a certified Penn Hip veterinarian
  • OFA Elbow screening
  • Echocardiogram with a board certified cardiologist
  • Genetic screening
  • Breeding soundness exam with a reproduction veterinarian
  • Temperament screening with qualified NSD training and breeding team members

Become a Breeder Caretaker

Provide a loving environment for a breeding dog in between litters. As a Breeder Caretaker, you get to help the next generation of Service Dogs begin their journey. In this role, you welcome a breeding dog into your home and provide a safe and loving environment in between litters. You bring the dog to all of their appointments and care for them until retirement from the breeding program; females typically retire after 4-5 litters or at 6 years old. Preferably, Breeder Caretakers for female dogs also welcome litters of puppies! With support from staff and our whelping program, you would host the litter of puppies for about 7 weeks. This includes keeping the puppies’ area clean and stimulating for both mom and her puppies. The main goal at this stage is to care for and socialize the puppies until they are ready to start training with their Puppy Raisers. As a Breeder Caretaker, you are the first step in raising confident Service Dogs. A volunteer must:

  • have a flexible schedule
  • live within 45 minutes of NSD (1286 Cedar Creek Rd)
  • have no children under the age of 5 living in the house
  • have a maximum of 2 dogs in their home that are over one year of age

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