Norwegian Elkhound
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Hip Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation (min age 24 months) - OR
- OVC Evaluation (min age 18 months) - OR
- PennHIP Evaluation (min age 6 months)
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist, minimum age 2 years, recommend exams every 2 years
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Optional)
- OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory
Patellar Luxation (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
Fanconi Syndrome (Optional)
- PennGen test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test (Optional)
- Optigen DNA Test for prcd-PRA
Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism Test (Optional)
*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.
