Just had to share this email I received from one of my many happy Wheaten owners. This couple contacted us after their second Wheaten in a row (purchased from two different breeders) passed away at age 6 from PLN. They wanted to fill that hole in their heart with another Wheaten but this time around, they wanted to make absolutely SURE their new puppy came from PLN free, genetically tested bloodlines. So they called us and we just happened to have one female puppy available. We were so in love with this little girl and were planning on keeping her. Their story really touched us though, so we let them take her. It was obvious she was going to a wonderful, loving home that deserved some happiness after their tragic losses.
If you're considering purchasing a Wheaten or Whoodle, make sure the parents are DNA tested for PLN. We hear the heartbreaking stories all the time from people who come to us looking for a PLN negative puppy after unknowingly buying one from a breeder who didn't test for it and loosing their dog to this deadly genetic disorder. If affected with PLN, a Wheaten will pass away from Kidney Failure by age 6 and there's no cure.
Dear Denise,
I've been meaning to write to you for awhile. So sorry for the delay...Bibi is just the most awesome of dogs. She will do anything for a belly rub & follows me around hoping I'll drop one on her :-) She is super smart-- I taught her to sit, stay & come by nine months. One of her favorite things to do is "play soccer" in the backyard most afternoons. She's deflated 3 balls so far. Most days she gets an hour long walk through the neighborhood where, honestly, she's like a celebrity. Everyone knows her and she absolutely eats up the attention. She waits by the door each morning in anticipation this adventure. She loves her crate and is still crated at night. It's the only place where she will snooze during the day so she naps there 3-4 hours every afternoon.
Needless to say we adore her through & through.
We hope all is well with you. We think of you very often and send so much love your way for giving her to us.
Warmest,
Mary M.
If you're considering purchasing a Wheaten or Whoodle, make sure the parents are DNA tested for PLN. We hear the heartbreaking stories all the time from people who come to us looking for a PLN negative puppy after unknowingly buying one from a breeder who didn't test for it and loosing their dog to this deadly genetic disorder. If affected with PLN, a Wheaten will pass away from Kidney Failure by age 6 and there's no cure.
Dear Denise,
I've been meaning to write to you for awhile. So sorry for the delay...Bibi is just the most awesome of dogs. She will do anything for a belly rub & follows me around hoping I'll drop one on her :-) She is super smart-- I taught her to sit, stay & come by nine months. One of her favorite things to do is "play soccer" in the backyard most afternoons. She's deflated 3 balls so far. Most days she gets an hour long walk through the neighborhood where, honestly, she's like a celebrity. Everyone knows her and she absolutely eats up the attention. She waits by the door each morning in anticipation this adventure. She loves her crate and is still crated at night. It's the only place where she will snooze during the day so she naps there 3-4 hours every afternoon.
Needless to say we adore her through & through.
We hope all is well with you. We think of you very often and send so much love your way for giving her to us.
Warmest,
Mary M.
