
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
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