Allegheny McNab Shepherds

01/18/2025

I still have one spot open on my waitlist for my spring litter. We’re expecting red (brown)/white, sable /white, and possibly brown based seal like Persia. We expect a few natural bob tails as well. Socialization is a major component of our program along with ENS & ESI, temperament testing, tested on stock, vaccinated, deworming protocol, microchipped, and more.

01/17/2025

Doesn’t everyone get mini snowballs stuck to their face when they hunt for mice in the snow?

01/16/2025

I’ve added a puppy application link under the about section of this page until I get around to making a webpage. If you have any questions or concerns shoot me a DM.

01/11/2025

Did you know Pennsylvania has a Puppy Lemon Law?

Pennsylvania’s dog sellers and breeders must post a visible notice that informs consumers of their rights under the state’s Dog Purchaser Protection Act, also known as the “Puppy Lemon Law.” Sellers and breeders must also provide a written copy of the consumer’s rights under the Puppy Lemon Law at the time of the sale.

The “Puppy Lemon Law” is basically what any responsible breeder would have in a contract. Below is a flyer with everything listed.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

12/27/2024

This is a great diagram to show at what age your dog should have their OFA testing done. Some breeds need more testing than others and some lines in those breeds need additional testing in that breed. The more testing that’s done the better off the breed and the litters will be in the long run.

Here at AMS we’ll only breed dogs who have an,

OFA hip score of: Good or Excellent
OFA Shoulder Score of: Normal
And potentially more OFA health testing to be added in the near future.

Not only do we want to pass only the best genes on to the next generation but by screening our dogs it allows us to see how many in our breed are being affected and how to take appropriate action to help prevent further damage in the breed. This is why even pet dogs should be tested not just breeding stock.

You can find more information about OFA’s at

https://ofa.org

12/25/2024

Wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas!

12/12/2024

Please read this important warning for dog owners to keep your pup safe this holiday season!

Gingerbread House Dangers For Dogs, by Margit Maxwell

Look at the photo. Funny stuff, right? Nope. Why is this situation not funny? - Because gingerbread dough often contains cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.

If your dog eats your lovely decorated gingerbread house, the clove, nutmeg, and allspice content of the dough could make your dog very sick or in some cases, it could even be fatal.

Most gingerbread dough recipes can include these common spices: ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, coriander, and nutmeg.

Clove, nutmeg and allspice all contain the compound eugenol which can cause irritation of the GI tract, and when ingested in larger quantities, could cause liver damage. Nutmeg also contains a toxic
compound called myristicin, found in the oil of the nutmeg seed. A problem dose of nutmeg = 1 tsp of ground nutmeg. A toxic dose of powdered nutmeg is thought to be 5 grams.

The oil myristicin can cause severe disorientation, agitation, high blood pressure, and possible seizures.
A toxic dose of ground clove would need to be quite large - half a gram of powdered clove per kg of body weight to be fatal.

Allspice contains less of the eugenol compound than the other two mentioned spices so it tends to be less lethal but it can still make your dog very sick. An allspice lethal dose would need to be quite large, 2.5 grams per 10 kilos of dog weight.

Symptoms of clove, nutmeg, or allspice ingestion (other than a missing or partially eaten gingerbread house):
-vomiting
-diarrhea,
-excessive drooling,
-loss of appetite,
-disorientation and in serious cases,
- seizures are possible.

The seriousness of the ingestion of the gingerbread problem will depend on:
1. The size of the dog. - the smaller the dog mass, the more serious the toxicity levels.
2. How much of the gingerbread house was eaten? One bite? One wall? The whole building? The more gingerbread that was eaten, the more serious the problem.
3. Gingerbread dough that contains all three of the mentioned spices is delivering a triple dose of eugenol in the case of nutmeg, myristicin. Know the ingredients that are in your gingerbread dough.

Courtesy of: The Labrador Club

12/08/2024

I still have one spot left on my wait list. You can email me @ [email protected] or PM me so we can chat.

11/28/2024

Some people watch football on Thanksgiving, but with a multi dog household who needs to watch the game when you can watch this? 😂. Anyways, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful for each and every one of you 💚

11/09/2024

Nothing cuter than a baby Persia 🥰

11/04/2024

This girl is wicked fast!

10/23/2024

10/11/2024

I have one spot left. If you’re interested please DM me. We’re expecting those who will be strong on stock, well rounded family d0gs and capable of doing K9 sports. I can help with arranging transportation if that is something needed.

10/10/2024

My little shadow. No idea how she even lays like that. she’s like a wet noodle 😂😂

10/06/2024

Happy Spooky season everyone!