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Breed Requirements

Old English Sheepdog

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Hip Dysplasia

  • OFA Evaluation - OR
  • OVC Evaluation - OR
  • PennHIP Evaluation

Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist- recommend each year until 5, thereafter every 2 years

  • Results registered with OFA - OR
  • Results registered with CERF

Autoimmune thyroiditis

  • OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory It is recommended that the test be repeated annually up to 5 years of age, and every 2 years thereafter.

Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)

  • OFA evaluation with exam by cardiologist

Congenital Deafness (Optional)

  • OFA evaluation based on BAER test

Multiple Drug Sensitivity (Optional)

  • Washington State University Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Lab test results registered with the OFA - WSU VCPL. First Generation Offspring of tested dogs eligible for Clear By Parentage

Cerebellar Degeneration (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.

All OFA Applications are available at http://www.offa.org/applications.html. Applications may be filled out online.