Breed Requirements

Rhodesian Ridgeback (search)

Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
  • OFA evaluation
  • GDC evaluation
  • OVC evaluation
Eye Clearance
  • or CERF normal evaluation
    CERF exams are required annually to age 9.
Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory or report from board certified endocrinologist or pathologist
    OFA Thyroid exams are required at age 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)
  • OFA evaluation
Congenital Deafness (Optional)
  • OFA evaluation based on BAER test (min age 12 months)
  • GDC evaluation based on BAER test (min age 12 months)