This is NOT a list of recommended breeders – the kennels below test and publish results which is a great start. You still have to do your homework to find the right DDB for you!
The OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by partnering with participating parent clubs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds and to establish a recommended protocol for breed-specific health screenings. Dogs tested in accordance with that protocol are recognized with a CHIC number and certification. PLEASE BE AWARE … CHIC DOES NOT SIGNIFY A PASSING TEST BUT MERELY THE WILLINGNESS OF THE OWNER TO DO THE TESTING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARENT CLUB OF THAT BREED AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS.
- Breeders in the OFA database with dogues that qualify for the CHIC program by testing cardiac (board certified cardiologist), hips, elbows and shoulders.
BADGER STATE (Wisconsin)
BRAZEN BORDEAUX (Manitoba, Canada)
CAMELOT BORDEAUX (Oregon/ Washington)
EVERGREEN (Washington)
GINGERHAUS (Kentucky)
HEARTSTRINGS (Ohio)
MILESTONE (Ontario Canada)
RISING STAR (Colorado)
RUARI (Michigan)
WOODLAND PARK (Tennessee)
- Breeders in the OFA database that test hearts, hips, elbows (considered the minimum acceptable level of testing) PLEASE BE AWARE … OFA INCLUDES NON-PASSING TEST RESULTS IF THE OWNER AGREES TO PUBLISH WHEN TESTS ARE SUBMITTED FOR EVALUATION.
BACK PORCH (Mississippi)
BLOOM’S COUNTY (Michigan)
KMJ (North Carolina)
VARELA (California)
To be added to this page you must:
1) be in good standing with Rescue – meaning you financially support or take back any offspring that are surrendered.
2) meet at least the minimum criteria of testing and publishing Heart, Hips and Elbows for the majority of your breeding dogues, preferred is CHIC testing.
3) send an email to info@hoochinfo.com that includes your kennel name, location, screenshots of each dogue’s OFA page (showing testing and registered name) and your website.