Diamond Rewards Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must have at least one WALA-registered litter.
Every WALA-registered dog in your program that has produced at least one litter must meet each requirement to earn the reward. For example, if you choose "patellar luxation examination", all proven dogs in your program must have passing results uploaded to the WALA Dog Registry.
One Diamond
EIC and PRA/prcd tests (clear by parentage acceptable for ONE generation only), at least one eye exam by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and one Breeder's Choice option from the General or Advanced lists below.
Two Diamond
Meet all requirements for One Diamond status, PLUS complete a minimum of 12 hours of annual professional development, PLUS two Breeder's Choice options from the General or Advanced lists below.
Three Diamond
Meet all requirements for Two Diamond status, PLUS two Breeder's Choice options from the Advanced list below.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR BREEDER'S CHOICE OPTIONS
Participation in at least 12 hours of professional development each year
Please list the professional development activities you completed in the last year, including dates, hours spent, and brief description of each class, webinar, book, or other learning experience.
Conduct temperament testing for every litter using independent evaluator
Enter the name of the evaluator, company name (if applicable), and type of professional method used (such as APET, BAB, or Volhard). The independent evaluator should not be affiliated with your breeding program.
Utilize a professional puppy-raising method
List the methodology used (such as Avidog, Puppy Culture, or BAB) and provide a brief description of the professional puppy-raising curriculum(s) used in your breeding program.
Five or more years experience breeding ALDs or LDs
This is a lifetime qualification based on the date you acquired your first ALD or LD breeding dog OR the birthdate of your first ALD or LD litter. If this information was provided on a previous rewards application, please select the renewal box instead of resubmitting.
Breeder's program has produced at least five working therapy or service dogs
This is a lifetime qualification for puppies produced by your breeding program that became working therapy or service dogs. If this information was provided on a previous rewards application, please select the renewal box instead of resubmitting.
Actively mentoring new breeder
New breeder is someone with less than 3 years of breeding experience who received assistance through their first litter. The mentoring must have occurred in the past 24 months to count toward this year's reward.
Volunteer for WALA at least 12 hours within the last 12 months
List the WALA board member you work with in what area, and briefly describe the volunteer activities you participated in.
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