Health Testing
Our dogs are health tested using Embark DNA, OFA (hips, patellas, elbows, eyes and heart) per AKC parent club breed requirements and are CHIC certified.
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
Screening for Hip and Elbow Dysplasia -degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and arthrosis. OFA Evaluation-One radiograph by a veterinarian to be evaluated by 3 Radiologists. Results registered with OFA.
Patellar Luxation
The patella, is part of the stifle joint (knee). In patellar luxation, the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place, either in a medial or lateral position. Most common bilaterally (both knees) but can occur in one side or the other unilaterally. This is done by a manual examination by a general veterinarian but can be viewed and diagnosed through a radiograph. OFA Evaluation-results registered with OFA.
Eye
Screening for Retinal Dysplasia and Additional Eye Diseases- Eye Examination performed by boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist; Results registered with OFA.
Cardiac
Screening for MVD Disease - Mitral Valve Murmur can be diagnosed by Auscultation and should be performed by a Board Certified Cardiologist. This is recommended to be done annually.Results registered with OFA.
