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The Sidekick Litter
Born October 5, 2020
Cats Cradle's Atticus
Ma+/Ma+ (260/264) Want to see more of Atticus?? Check out his Instagram account!
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Ghost Pine's Raven
m/Mc (227) |
* FULL DISCLOSURE *
Atticus is bilaterally deaf (both ears) which is caused by his merle genetics, which are Ma+/Ma+ (260/264). This trait cannot be passed on to his offspring.
Since we are breeding him to Raven, whose merle genetics are m/Mc (227), there is zero chance of pigment deletion and therefore no chance of deafness in the puppies. If he were to breed with another female with a genotype beyond Ma on the spectrum of merle (for example, Voodoo) ... there would be a very high chance of pigment deletion and possible deafness in the puppies.
I have done my research and I would not move forward with this breeding if it were at all unethical to the breed standard and our own personal morals. I do basic at home tests to ensure that there are no issues with the hearing of our puppies and if i had any concerns, a BAER test would be involved and I would disclose any issues to the public. If anyone is interested in learning more about why I am including a deaf dog in my breeding plans, please click these links to read more about the topic.
https://www.kelseygroup.com/hereditary-vs-genetic/?fbclid=IwAR3vbOo3KK6gHksRjGjFS_kkC17KqqN7V9IUF9xKiHClCbwQfzNv04HMmaA
Breeding a Double Merle Dog with Vision and/or Hearing Impairments
Hereditary vs Genetic
Atticus has the conformation and temperament that we strive for, and with the advancements in merle testing, there is no reason that this beautiful boy should not be included in the Canadian Catahoula breeding pool.
Atticus is bilaterally deaf (both ears) which is caused by his merle genetics, which are Ma+/Ma+ (260/264). This trait cannot be passed on to his offspring.
Since we are breeding him to Raven, whose merle genetics are m/Mc (227), there is zero chance of pigment deletion and therefore no chance of deafness in the puppies. If he were to breed with another female with a genotype beyond Ma on the spectrum of merle (for example, Voodoo) ... there would be a very high chance of pigment deletion and possible deafness in the puppies.
I have done my research and I would not move forward with this breeding if it were at all unethical to the breed standard and our own personal morals. I do basic at home tests to ensure that there are no issues with the hearing of our puppies and if i had any concerns, a BAER test would be involved and I would disclose any issues to the public. If anyone is interested in learning more about why I am including a deaf dog in my breeding plans, please click these links to read more about the topic.
https://www.kelseygroup.com/hereditary-vs-genetic/?fbclid=IwAR3vbOo3KK6gHksRjGjFS_kkC17KqqN7V9IUF9xKiHClCbwQfzNv04HMmaA
Breeding a Double Merle Dog with Vision and/or Hearing Impairments
Hereditary vs Genetic
Atticus has the conformation and temperament that we strive for, and with the advancements in merle testing, there is no reason that this beautiful boy should not be included in the Canadian Catahoula breeding pool.
Flatland's Goose
Meeko
male - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Flatland's Apple Jack Addie
Baloo
female - longtail
black-based merle with brindle trim
Baloo
female - longtail
black-based merle with brindle trim
Flatland's Koda
Tito
male - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Tito
male - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Flatland's Sweet Pickles
Hei-Hei
female - bobtail
red-based merle with tan trim
Hei-Hei
female - bobtail
red-based merle with tan trim
Flatland's Maverick
Raymond
male - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Raymond
male - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Flatland's Penelope
Tink
female - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
Tink
female - longtail
black-based merle with tan trim
8-Generation Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI): 2.655%
Number of unique ancestors in 9 generations (228 / 1023) = 22.29%
Number of unique ancestors in generation 9 (132 / 512) = 25.78%
Number of unique ancestors in 9 generations (228 / 1023) = 22.29%
Number of unique ancestors in generation 9 (132 / 512) = 25.78%
Picking Up Your New Puppy
At this time, I do not fly my puppies. It is preferred that you pick up your puppy from our place, that way we get to meet you. But if you're too far away to drive, I also am in contact with someone who does ground shipments. It is much less stressful for the pups, as they aren't crated for their journey, they snuggle in laps and play in the back seat, and they have someone there to refill a tipped water dish. He makes the journey from coast to coast every 2 weeks, but sometimes there are delays on pick up or delivery due to weather, road conditions, or other issues. He will deliver for $300 anywhere along the Trans Canada Highway. Henry has delivered 5 puppies for me already, to Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and BC, and all with happy owners when the puppies arrived!!
At this time, I do not fly my puppies. It is preferred that you pick up your puppy from our place, that way we get to meet you. But if you're too far away to drive, I also am in contact with someone who does ground shipments. It is much less stressful for the pups, as they aren't crated for their journey, they snuggle in laps and play in the back seat, and they have someone there to refill a tipped water dish. He makes the journey from coast to coast every 2 weeks, but sometimes there are delays on pick up or delivery due to weather, road conditions, or other issues. He will deliver for $300 anywhere along the Trans Canada Highway. Henry has delivered 5 puppies for me already, to Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and BC, and all with happy owners when the puppies arrived!!
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