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Raising The Standard Through Love, Confirmation, DNA, & Healthy Breeding Practices
Adults Diamond Ratings
Each adult may receive up to 5 purple diamonds, one each for meeting the following requirements.
The Purple Diamond Rating is designed to assist the clients we work with to receive the absolute best puppy to meet their needs. We also want to be a leader and advocate for healthy breeding practices, which starts by choosing the healthiest and most qualified adults. No matter if the adult is a 1 to 5 diamond ranking, we have ensured the adult is healthy and will parent a strong, healthy puppy backed by our two-year genetic health guarantee.
The dog must be registered and in good standing with the American Kennel Club.
The dog must be genetically tested clear for DM(SOD1,SOD1B) and Von Willebrand(vWD). Some adults may be tested but may have one or two copies of the trait and therefore not receive a diamond. This does not mean it is not a healthy adult, but we want to award our breeders who all strive to have completely clear adults by providing a diamond.
To receive this diamond, a dog must have completed either OFA or PennHIP tests. An adult must be a minimum of two years of age for OFA testing and one year for PennHip. A dog may also complete a preliminary OFA test after one year of age to receive this diamond . The OFA/PennHIP Diamond Rating assigned to adult dogs on Mountain Dog Companion is intended solely as a general evaluation. The dog's vet, overall health, and past puppy feedback are also consulted ensuring good breeding practices. Having the OFA/PennHIP diamond does not guarantee or imply any specific outcome, trait, or characteristic in any offspring of the parent dog. Individual puppy development after leaving our care is influenced by a variety of environmental factors beyond our control.
This diamond is reserved for adults that have breed show champions or high-quality imported bloodlines in their pedigree within the adult's past two generations. Choosing a puppy from an adult with this diamond may be for those looking to participate in breeding, show, therapy, or advanced training. With this diamond you are more likely to get that big boxy lion like looking Bernese Mountain Dog.
The Good Citizen diamond is the newest addition to our rating system. It is reserved for an adult that completes and receives the AKC Good Citizen Certification for passing a 10 skill test. Studies show that interacting with a friendly pet can lower blood pressure, calm anxiety, alleviate pain, reduce stress and improve a person’s mood.
*The documents related to each adult's rating may be seen on the adult's profile page by clicking the View Documents button. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.