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Diseases and Defects

WEBBreeders should make elbow screening part of their standard health screening practices. Visit ASHGI For more information about Elbow Dysplasia. Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a …

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ASHGI Health and Genetics

WEBA growing number of dogs are dying before even reaching old age or reaching old age but with chronic health problems. Understanding the genetics and potential health issues …

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Health Screening

WEBHealth Screening. Like all dogs (purebred or not) Aussies have their share of inheritable health problems. The following list provided by ASHGI is the minimum genetic testing …

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The How, What, and Why of DNA Testing

WEBDNA TESTING to detect the presence (or absence) of a specific defect typically involves looking at the nature of a specific gene. (This contrasts with the parental verification …

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Health Resources

WEBAbout Aussies The Australian Shepherd Breed Standard Standard Annotations Working Description Personality And Character Health and Genetics ASHGI Health and Genetics

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Informational Release: Understanding Embark DNA Test Results …

WEBPaw Print Genetics is the exclusive provider of DNA results for ASCA. ASCA DNA profiling focuses solely on parentage verification and establishing a dog’s genetic …

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Ernest Hartnagle Memorial

WEBFoundation. In 2020 ASCA began offering the Ernest Hartnagle Memorial Icon Award. The award is named for one of the founding members of ASCA, Mr. Ernest Hartnagle of Las …

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The Australian Shepherd

WEBThe Australian Shepherd is a well-balanced dog of medium size and bone. He is attentive and animated, showing strength and stamina combined with unusual agility. Slightly …

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Choosing an Aussie

WEBNeutering may prevent some health problems that can develop later in your dog’s life. However, there is also some evidence to indicate that hormones (in intact males and …

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Finding A Breeder

WEBUpdates on health, temperament and ability provide them with information critical to improving their breeding programs. At any time, if you can no longer care for your dog, …

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Personality And Character

WEBThe Australian Shepherd was developed to be a moderate sized, intelligent, all-purpose stock dog of great character and endurance. Many Aussies today still do the work they …

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Transition to Paw Prints Genetics

WEBThe pup’s dam has been sold and although Paw Print Genetics had tested the dam 2 years ago for the disease panel, they do not have DNA to compare to as it degrades over time. …

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Standard Annotations

WEBStandard Annotations. The following is a HISTORICAL document describing the rationale behind ASCA’s Breed Standard. It is not a “living” document. It has not been updated …

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ASCA National Specialty 2023 Schedule

WEBMail Entries via U.S. Postal Service to: 2023 ASCA Nationals Entry Clerk, Terri Morgan. P.O. Box 1083, Rockwell NC 28138. Friday, October 27 Move-in, beginning at noon. …

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Events from July 12 – July 28 – ASCA

WEBHall of Fame. Events & Results. Online Event Sanctioning and Results Upload. Event Calendar. ASCA National Specialty. Past Nationals Winners. Aussie Times. Affinity …

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