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About Health Certifications:


* Symbols are awarded clearing that particular dog of certain hereditary health defects.

* The symbols will be listed in front, behind, or below that dog's name.

* Other distinguishing characteristics or notes about a particular dog might also be shown above, below, or behind a dog's name.

* A dog's health clearance can also be found on the pedigree.

* Clearances are given for hip dysplasia used for determining future possible hip problems, elbow dysplasia, hearing problems and eye diseases.



Even though dogs have been tested for various health issues and the results are good or negative (that they do NOT have the health issue) on both parents of the puppy, a puppy can still have one of the health issues . Usually when all this testing has been done, there is still the risk in those bloodlines. Many vets will recommend to the breeder that if there hasn't been a history of a particular health issue(s), there would be no need for the testing. Usually when the testing is done, the cost of the pup is going to be considerably higher.



Here are some clearances you might encounter on your dog's pedigree.


OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Ex - Excellent evaluation for hips

G - Good evaluation for hips

F - Fair evaluation for hips

HD - Dutch designations for hip radiological status

(HD-) Negative evaluation, totally clear

(HD/Tc) Intermediate evaluation

(HD+/-) Light positive

(HD+) Positive evaluation for dysplasia

CERF - Eyes are normal

BAER - Hearing Test

VWD Negative - Does not have von Willebrand's Disease


If you are still having trouble reading your puppy's pedigree, your breeder or veterinarian should be happy to help you interpret the pedigree so you can fully understand its importance.


 

 


The materials offered on this website are intended for educational purposes only.
Rising Creed Boxers does not provide veterinary services or guidance.
Please contact your veterinarian regarding the care of your animals.


Rising Creed Boxers
Jack, Alabama
EST.  2005

Owner: Will McMillan
 
AKC Boxers
Fawns, Mahogany Fawns and Brindles.
We no longer have Sealed Brindles

rcboxers@gmail.com

Please call 334-282-2113 first 
as I can not answer calls while I'm at work

C-334-282-2113
or
C-334-282-2114

We are closed on Sundays, Easter, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.

Rising Creed Boxers always reserves first choice puppy after the litter is born for our breeding program. Then puppy buyers may choose 1st reserved, 2nd reserved and so on.