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Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist- ideally beginning at 1 year of age, annually, with the first test definitely before age of 2
Hip Dysplasia
- British Veterinary Association (BVA) Evaluation - OR
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- OVC Evaluation - OR
- PennHIP Evaluation
Elbow Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation - OR
- OVC Evaluation - OR
- British Veterinary Association (BVA) Evaluation
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)
- ARCH - ACVIM Registry of Cardiac Health - OR
- OFA evaluation - exam by Cardiologist
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Optional)
- OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory - yearly screening recommended until age 6, every two years after that until age 10
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*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.
