Echo Blue | Health profile | Delta Black

I wanted to create this space to showcase the accomplishments and health of both Echo and Delta. Echo and Delta came from Jill Porter of Faithwalk Aussies and Miniature American Shepherds out of Michigan.

I have learned the significance of prioritizing health and temperament when navigating the world of purebred dogs. Both of my dog’s health is of utmost importance, and I’ve made sure they undergoe extensive disorder testing to ensure they are sound and healthy for 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 Delta’s performance titles, please visit Delta’s Sports and Performance Titles page.

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

echo blue

Health and Disorder Testing

click each icon for test images

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

Delta black

Health and Disorder Testing

click each icon for test images

OFA|PennHIP|Patella|Shoulder

OFA Hip Rating:

TBD

OFA Elbow Rating:

TBD

OFA Patella Rating:

TBD

OFA Shoulder Rating:

TBD

PennHIP Rating:

TBD

BAER Hearing

BAER Hearing Rating:

TBD

Genetic | DNA

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy

TBD

Chondrodystrophy: CDDY and IVDD Risk

TBD

Collie Eye Anomaly

TBD

Degenerative Myelopathy

TBD

Hereditary Cataracts

TBD

Hyperuricosuria/Urate and Kidney Stones

TBD

Multiple Drug Sensitivity

TBD

Neuroaxonal Dystrophy [NAD]

TBD

Progressive Retinal Atrophy [PRA]

TBD

+ Additional DNA based testing

CAER Eye Exam

2026 Eye Exam Result:

TBD

Cardiac | Basic

2026 Heart Auscultation:

TBD | Practitioner

Thyroid Testing

2028 Thyroid Result:

TBD