Havana Silk Dog
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Hip Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation - must be in OPEN database (initial the abnormal release block at the time of submission) - OR
- OVC Evaluation - OR
- PennHIP Evaluation
Congenital Deafness
- OFA evaluation based on BAER test
- GDC evaluation based on BAER test
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist
DNA Profile - MMI Genomics or VetGen
DNA Repository
- Participation in the OFA/Chic DNA Repository (blood or swab based)
Patellar Luxation (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
*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.
