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Health Exam Information

The information on this page is to help the buyer to better understand the health exams that are performed on each Waidin Mi-Ki puppy before going to their new home, along with other helpful information.


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DNA-VIP: Smaller than a grain of sand, a DNA sample can unlock identity, parentage and pedigree. The Gold Seal DNA-VIP "Verified Identified Parentage" is accomplished on all Waidin Mi-Ki puppies and adults. DNA can be done on any puppy, but Waidin Mi-Kis match the DNA with the parents for proof of parentage. This is additional proof that the puppy is a pure breed Mi-ki and can be matched to their pedigree. The IMR and CMA are the only Mi-Ki Clubs that are DNA-VIP Profiling all their Mi-Kis through the second largest purebred canine club in the United States,  United Kennel Club, Inc. DNA-VIP
Cardiologist Heart Exam: All Waidin Mi-Kis are taken to a Board Certified Cardiologist to have their hearts examined for any defects that may be present. We feel that a Cardiologist has had specific training in finding defects and we would not feel comfortable going to a local practitioner in matters concerning our Mi-Ki's hearts. Adults are Cardiologist examined yearly and OFA Certified. Puppies are examined after 10 weeks of age. (Must be 12 months of age to OFA certify heart.)
CERF Eye Exam: All Waidin Mi-Kis are taken to a Board Certified Ophthalmologist to have their eyes examined for any defects that may be present. Adults are examined yearly and Registered with CERF at Purdue University. Puppies are examined after 10 weeks of age.   CERF Home Page
Complete Veterinarian Physical: All Waidin Mi-Kis are taken to my local Veterinarian for a complete Physical including Patella exam. A copy of results will accompany the puppy to their new home. (Must be 12 months of age to OFA certify Patella.)
OFA Certified: The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is a non profit organization that certifies the test results of many hereditary defects that are in all breeds of dogs. All adult Waidin Mi-Kis are registered and certified with OFA. Proof of such is given to the puppy's new owner. OFA requires exams to be done after one or two years of age, depending on what is to be OFA certified. An OFA application is not OFA certification so visiting the OFA website is a good place to check Certification on the background of the puppy that you are inquiring about. All Waidin Mi-kis adults heart, patella & hip results are OFA certified. CERF results are also listed on the OFA website. For an example of what I plan to accomplish with my Waidin Mi-Ki lines. Please visit my Waidin Newfoundland OFA pages listing several generations of OFA Certification.
Waidin Newfoundland OFA Pages  
OFA Home Page
Vaccinated and Wormed: All Waidin Mi-Kis puppies are Vaccinated and wormed at least twice before going to their new home depending on their age.
Dew Claw Removed: Dew Claws are the tiny pads and nails on the inner sides of the Mi-kis legs. All Waidin Mi-Ki puppies have these removed at 3 days of age so there is less stress on the puppy. They are usually not a problem, but can get caught in carpeting or blankets causing pain. There is also a possibility of getting nicked by the clippers during grooming.
Dual Registered with CMA and IMR: Waidin Mi-Ki litters and adults are registered with both Continental Mi-Ki Association, Inc. (CMA) and the Canine Developmental Health and Performance Registry (CDHPR) . In 2003 the CMA and the IMR accepted and acknowledged the same breed standard and working together to produce quality Mi-Kis that display outstanding type, temperament, health, and conformation. The CMA and IMR are the only Mi-Ki Clubs that are accepted by the CDHPR and accomplish DNA-VIP Profiling all their Mi-Kis through the United Kennel Club, Inc. the second largest purebred canine club in the United States.
Puppy Aptitude Tested (PAT): All Waidin Mi-Ki puppies are PAT scored using a series of procedures which show behavioral tendencies of each individual puppy. Puppies do not pass or fail the PAT, it indicates behavioral tendencies only. This is to help the breeder match each individual puppy to the best possible homes and insure the Mi-kis endearing temperament is passed on generation after generation.
Micro Chipped: All Waidin Mi-Ki puppies are AVID Micro Chipped along with DNA to identify them. The micro chip is added insurance of recovery if your puppy is ever lost or stolen. All animal shelters and most Veterinarians are equipped to scan for a micro chip implants and can notify you immediately if they find your lost pet. A Micro Chip is smaller than a grain of rice, implanted under the skin using a hypodermic needle where it remains safely for life.

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Waidin Mi-Kis are owned and cared for by
Bonnie Campbell and family
Located in Leesburg, Ohio Please contact me for more information
Phone # 937-780-7302
Email: Waidinmiki@pngusa.net
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