Know the Breeder
My name is Adriana. I am the face behind 4MLA Stables. My husband and I have loved the Australian Shepherd for many years. I am from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles while my Husband grew up in San Jose, Ca. We each had a variety of different dogs growing up but a similar love was the Australian Shepherd. Our program began because of the love for the breed.I have owned Labradors, Chihuahuas, Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. My First Mini Australian Shepherd was around 2012 and since then I fell in love.
We started with knowing the basics, but we have learned immensely in the past 5 + years. We started with 2 ASDR registered dogs then I was able to go from ASDR to AKC while the stud books for Mini American Shepherds stayed open and our new journey began.
This started to drive my program a different direction. All of our dogs now are AKC Miniature American Shepherds. . This was a great opportunity as these dogs are to add to the gene pool in AKC. Other changes have been made such as adding other lines to again further better our program. We have began showing in Conformation and will be exploring Herding, Rally,Obedience and possibly Agility in the future.
Our program started with just testing for the Mini American Shepherd Panel Test to now testing the following:
1. Mini American/Aussie panel
2. NAD (Neuroaxonal Dystrophy)
3. OFAs (Eyes, Hips, Elbows).
The Panel test includes:
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Hereditary Cataracts (Australian Shepherd Type)
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Multidrug Sensitivity (MDR1)
Multidrug Sensitivity is caused by a deletion in the ABCB1 gene, also known as the multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) gene, and is characterized by neurotoxicity following the use of certain common drugs. Dogs with two copies of MDR1 will exhibit multidrug sensitivity. Some dogs with 1 copy of MDR1 may also exhibit multidrug sensitivity.
Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1)
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD) and Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
AKC Bred with Heart
We have been accepted to Bred with HEART. Slowly but surely on our way to Breeder of Merit.
AKC
Most of our dogs are registered now with the AKC. We are planning to be a bigger part in the world such as sports, conformation, obedience, etc. We also have dogs who are Dual Registered with ASDR and AKC.
Responsible Dog Breeder
We are Good Dog Approved!
A program for Responsible Breeders!
Where its not just about signing up and selling dogs, but you go through a process to be accepted!
Every member of the Good Dog Community is screened for quality, making our practices transparent. Hit the Learn More Button below to see our page and learn more about Good Dog.
Genetic Testing
We have used Paw Prints Genetics now owned by Neogen. But we are currently using UC Davis and Embark as our Lab for testing.
- Collie Eye Anomaly
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Herditary Cataracts
- Hyperuricosria
- Intertinal Cobalamin Malabsorption ( Both Australian Shepherd and BC type)
- Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1)
- Multifocal Retinopathy 1
- Progressive RetinalAtrophy, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration
Australian Shepherds and most other Herding Dogs are common carriers of the MDR1 gene so do not be alarmed to see it in any report. It is very common to now be considered a norm as long as these "carriers" are not bred together.
Also note that when a dog carries the mdr1 gene, certain medications should not be administered. By doing so, you can be endangering their lives. Hit the link to learn more about PAW PRINT GENETICS and let me know if you have any other questions regarding Genetic Testing.
PET INSURANCE
I highly recommend this to any pet owner. Especially Dog owners and even more so to new puppy owners. I have affiliated my breeding program with Trupanion. You do not have to insure your puppy with them, but they do offer a great deal when you sign up from the breeder support program. The Trupanion Breeder Support Program protects litters from the unexpected when they head to their new homes. The special Go Home Day Offer waives the waiting periods and Pay out Limits. I will provide you with this information when you obtain your puppy.
Supplements
I am happy to announce that we are working with NUVET LABS. They offer great quality products for both dogs and cats. I personally used them and I am now again using them. If you have questions , visit their website or ask me any questions. If you are interested in purchasing please use my code 301478
