Rhodesian Ridgeback
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Hip Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- PennHIP Evaluation
- OVC Evaluation - OR
Elbow Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- OVC Evaluation
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist- CERF exams are recommended annually to age 9, annual recertifcation is required by CERF to maintai
Autoimmune thyroiditis
- OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory or report from board certified endocrinologist or pathologist - OFA Thyroid exams are recommended 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)
*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.

