Portuguese Water Dog
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Hip Dysplasia
- OFA Evaluation
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist- recommend annual exams until age 10
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
- DNA based test from an approved laboratory
GM1 GANGLIOSIDOSIS
- OFA registry of GM1 DNA test from NYU
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional)
- OFA evaluation with exam performed by a Cardiologist
- or OFA evaluation with exam performed by a Specialist
Elbow Dysplasia (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Optional)
- OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory
Sebaceous Adenitis (Optional)
- Sebaceous Adenitis - OFA evaluation
Patellar Luxation (Optional)
- OFA Evaluation
Hip Dysplasia (Optional)
- PennHIP Evaluation
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Univ of Pennsylvania - (Optional)
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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.
