Health Testing for Australian Shepherds
Passage taken from the OFA website down below…
“The OFA, working with the breed's parent club, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock. Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements will be issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For CHIC certification, all results do not need to be normal, but they must all be in the public domain so that responsible breeders can make more informed breeding decisions. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria. The breed specific list below represents the basic health screening recommendations. It is not all encompassing. There may be other health screening tests appropriate for this breed. And, there may be other health concerns for which there is no commonly accepted screening protocol available.”
OFA Required Health Screenings for CHIC # in Aussies
Hips
Elbows
Eyes
OFA Recommended Health Screenings
Autoimmune thyroiditis
MDR1
Collie Eye Anomaly
