Health Testing Requirements and Optional Tests:

Required Tests:

• Hip Evaluation: OFA or PennHIP

• Elbow Evaluation: OFA

• Eye Exam: By a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist (CERF or CAER exams accepted)

• Thyroid Test: OFA thyroid panel blood test

• Heart Exam: Cardiac evaluation by a veterinary cardiologist or approved heart screening

Optional but Recommended Tests:

• Patella (Knee Cap) Evaluation: OFA patella exam

• DNA Testing: For breed-specific genetic conditions or coat color confirmation

• Von Willebrand’s Disease Test: A blood test to screen for a common bleeding disorder in some breeds

• Additional Health Screenings: As recommended by your veterinarian based on family history or breed concerns

Why We Created Our Own Health Testing Standard

Since there isn’t an official health testing standard for Goldendoodles yet, we combined the recommended tests from both parent breeds — Golden Retrievers and Poodles. Both breeds have known health concerns in areas like hips, elbows, eyes, heart, and thyroid, so we made sure to include tests for all of these.

By doing this, we created a thorough, responsible health testing standard to help prevent common genetic problems and ensure your puppy is as healthy as possible. This way, you can feel confident knowing your Utah Doodle is bred with care, using the best practices from both sides.