Border Collie
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Hip Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- OVC Evaluation - OR
- PennHIP Evaluation
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist, recommended annually until age 7
DNA Repository
- Participation in the OFA/Chic DNA Repository
Elbow Dysplasia (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- OVC Evaluation
Shoulders (Optional)
- OFA Shoulder Consultation
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Optional)
- OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory
Congenital Deafness (Optional)
- OFA evaluation based on BAER test
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
Collie Eye Anomaly (Optional)
- Optigen CEA test results registered with the OFA. First Generation Offspring of tested dogs eligible for Clear By Parentage
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Optional)
- Optigen CL test results registered with the OFA.
Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (Optional)
- TNS Info - email Dr. Wilton at a.wilton@unsw.edu.au for test request
*Note – In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog must be permanently identified via microchip or tattoo in order to qualify for a CHIC number.
