What is breeder option?

Some problems are considered “breeder option”, those that are present but are not vision threatening, like extra lases, entropion (rolling in of the lids), or “cherry eye”. With many ophthalmic diseases the genetic marker has been identified and can be tested for.

What does OFA clear mean in dogs?

Clear By Parentage Policy
What does “clear by parentage” mean? OFA records results of approximately 120 DNA tests, all of which are currently “direct mutation” tests, meaning that the test results are 100 percent accurate and not subject to interpretation.

What does OFA hip certified mean?

If you own a larger breed of dog or are looking for one, you may have heard the term OFA Certified. This refers to the dog’s hip joints and is an indicator of potential problems for your dog. Hip problems for any active dog will cause pain and discomfort that will get progressively worse.

What does Cerf mean in dogs?

Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Exams.

What is a Cerf?

A CERF test is a distinctive eye screening exam that is carried out by Veterinary Ophthalmologists. These individuals are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (AVCO). The procedure, which is conducted yearly, involves a careful and comprehensive examination of the eye.

How long is a CERF good for?

CERF examinations are performed yearly. A passing grade is only valid for 365 days post-CERF examination.

Do both parents have to be PRA clear?

PRA Testing In Dogs The only way to be sure your puppy won’t get PRA is to ensure that his parents are both tested with good results.

Should you breed a dog with OFA fair hips?

Registered. The geneticists tell us that a dog with a “fair” grade and several siblings, all of whom passed OFA, is a better breeding candidate than a dog with an “excellent” grade, some of whose siblings failed OFA. That is, the first dog is likely to throw better hips on average than the second.

How do I get my dog OFA tested?

The OFA patellar luxation certification, is based on a physical exam that can be performed by any licensed veterinarian. For OFA certification, send the completed application form along with the service fee to the OFA. The Patellar Luxation Database application form can be downloaded here.

How accurate is OFA testing?

The specific results showed that: 14% of dogs had hip joints scored as excellent by OFA standards, but 52% (31/60) of those had a DI ≥0.30 (range, 0.14 to 0.61) 82% of dogs with OFA-rated good hip joints had a DI ≥0.30 (range, 0.10 to 0.77) 94% of dogs with OFA-rated fair hip joints had a DI ≥0.30 (range, 0.14 to 0.77)