A document to list all the genetic testing we do on each particular breed BEFORE we breed our dogs. This document is simply to list the tests. We all have opinions on what test is needed, accurate etc... Breeds will be put in alphabetical order on the document itself as you list your breed. If a breed is listed and you do a test that is not yet written, please comment, it will be added. I also think this would be a great place to list reproduction testing that is recommended. I will implement those into the document as well. Below all states listed you will find where you might be able to complete the tests
Australian Shepherds: CHIC requirements: Hips, elbows, CERF. Other testing that is recommended HSF4 hereditary cataract test, MDR1 drug sensitivity test, Thyroid test http://australianshepherds.org/health-genetics/usasa-health-genetics-program/
MDR1 Drug Sensitivity http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vcpl/
HSF4 cataract testing http://www.horsetesting.com/Canine/HC.htm
Boston Terriers: http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/boston-terri Cerf, Baer, OFA
Patellas, JHC
Boxer: American Boxer Club requirements for Breeder of Merit status:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel : Mitral Valve disorder, syringomyelia, curly coat syndrome , thrombropytcenia, PSOM, http://www.cavalierhealth.org/curly_coat.htm
Golden Retriever OFA Hip/Elbow, OFA Heart, Annual Eye
Thyroid, Patella, Prcd-PRA, GR_PRA1, Ichthyosis
Golden Retriever Club of America Hips, elbows either OFA or Penn Hip for the states are acceptable, heart, and yearly Cerf http://www.grca.org/thegrca/code.html
Labrador Retriever: OFA Hips/Elbows Pre Lim (before 2 years) and 2 years or Penn Hip. OFA Cardiac Echo Doppler (some will do just an Auscultation), ACVO or CERF for eyes annually, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), EIC (Exercise Induced Collpase) CNM (Centronuclear Myopathy), Thyroid, Patella, RD-OSD (Retinal Dysplasia/OculoSkeletal Dysplasia)
German Shepherds: German Shepherd Dog Club of America: hips/elbows (OFA or Penn Hip) http://www.gsdca.org/join-the-gsdca/breeders-code
Shiloh Shepherds: OFA Hips/Elbows, Penn Hip, (one or the other is fine), OFA Heart via Echo, (some do Auscultation), some lines need Holter Monitor, OFA Thyroid, OFA Degenerative Myelopathy, TLI, CERF, and Temperament Test. Some lines should have DNA for Juvenile Renal Dysplasia as well.
Required testing per breed club "International Shiloh Shepherd Breed Club" : Hips. One registry also requires heart cert by auscultation. However many breeders are doing the additional testing. http://www.shilohs.org/
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Hips/Elbows for OFA: Done through an Orthopedic Vet or a Veterinarian that knows how to do OFA testing.
Penn Hip Testing Hips/Elbows via a veterinarian board certified for Penn Hip
Eyes: ONLY through a board certified animal or canine Ophthalmologist. This is not done by a GP vet (general practitioner)
PRA/RD-OSD/: http://www.optigen.com/ ** Optigen offers many different tests for all breeds.
EIC: University of Minnesota and DDC
CNM: DDC ** DDC offers many different tests for all breeds. http://www.vetdnacenter.com/
Color Coat: Vet Gen
The OFFA (Orthopedic Foundation For Animals) supplies a list of places for all genetic testing:
CHIC numbers: http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/
