Echo Blue | Health profile

I wanted to create this space to showcase Echo’s many accomplishments and her incredible health thus far. Echo came from Jill Porter of Faithwalk Aussies and Miniature American Shepherds out of Michigan. Echo has remarkable resilience, biddability, and that “it” factor from day one.

I have learned the significance of prioritizing health and temperament when navigating the world of purebred dogs. Echo’s health is of utmost importance, and I’ve made sure she undergoes extensive disorder testing to ensure she is a sound and healthy for her longevity in dog sports and an active outdoor lifestyle.

If you are looking for a Miniature American Shepherd, please visit Faithwalk Aussies and Miniature American Shepherds. Jill is an established breeder and will have consistent litters to choose from.

To view Echo’s performance titles, please visit Echo’s Sports and Performance Titles page.

To view Echo’s extensive health and disorder testing, please click on the each of the camera [📷] icons below to view her official documentation.

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Health and Disorder Testing

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OFA|PennHIP|Patella|Shoulder

OFA Hip Rating:

Good

OFA Elbow Rating:

Normal

OFA Patella Rating:

Normal

OFA Shoulder Rating:

Normal | No evidence DJD

PennHIP Rating:

Right DI 0.41 | Left DI 0.34

BAER Hearing

BAER Hearing Rating:

Normal | Bilateral

Genetic | DNA

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy

CARRIER

Chondrodystrophy: CDDY and IVDD Risk

CLEAR

Collie Eye Anomaly

CLEAR

Degenerative Myelopathy

CLEAR

Hereditary Cataracts

CLEAR

Hyperuricosuria/Urate and Kidney Stones

CLEAR

Multiple Drug Sensitivity

CLEAR

Neuroaxonal Dystrophy [NAD]

CLEAR

Progressive Retinal Atrophy [PRA]

CLEAR

+ Additional DNA based testing

CAER Eye Exam

2024 Eye Exam Result:

Normal | 07.02.2024

2025 Eye Exam Result:

Normal | 6.07.2025

Cardiac | Basic

2024 Heart Auscultation:

Normal | Cardiologist

2025 Heart Auscultation:

Normal | Practitioner

Thyroid Testing

2024 – 2025 Thyroid Result:

Normal | 09.03.2024

2026 Thyroid Result:

TBD | 01.17.2026