Pug Health (CHIC & OFA) Testing
The Pug Dog Club of America supports the CHIC registry (Canine Health Information Center) and recommends all dogs used for breeding and exhibition be screened for health issues.
At the Pug Dog Club of America National Membership Meeting, held on Thursday October 6th, 2022, the membership overwhelmingly passed changes to the CHIC requirements as follows:
Required tests for CHIC Number:
Optional but recommended:
Optional tests:
At the Pug Dog Club of America National Membership Meeting, held on Thursday October 6th, 2022, the membership overwhelmingly passed changes to the CHIC requirements as follows:
Required tests for CHIC Number:
- PDE (Pug Dog Encephalitis) -
- Eye Exam – CERF or ACVO Find an ACVO Ophthalmologist
- Patella
Optional but recommended:
- Hip evaluation
- Spine evaluation
- Tracheal Hypoplasia evaluation
Optional tests:
- Elbow evaluation
- PKD - Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
- Cardiac evaluation
- Serum Bile Acids
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Orthopedic Foundation for Animals www.ofa.org
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a not-for-profit organization based in Columbia, Missouri that aims to research and prevent orthopedic and hereditary diseases in companion animals. Their mission is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. There is a wealth of information for pet buyers, breeders, and veterinarians alike. Want to know more about a disease? Check OFA first. Ever wondered what the OFA number means?
Read this OFA Number Explanation to find out. Click on the report you wish to view. OFA 1st Quarter 2020 OFA 4th Quarter 2019 OFA 3rd Quarter 2019 OFA 2nd Quarter 2019 OFA 1st Quarter 2019 OFA 2018 Year End Report OFA 4th Quarter 2018 OFA 3rd Quarter 2018 |
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The Pug Dog Club of America supports the CHIC registry (Canine Health Information Center) and recommends all dogs used for breeding and exhibition be screened for health issues.
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. Most recent Pugs obtaining a new CHIC number: CAILLET'S BLACK HEART OF TRUMP CUDDLE'S BLACK CHENILLE DRESS CIRCLE TRUMPED UP HILL COUNTRY'S LET IT BEE HILL COUNTRY'S BIG BANG AT THE RITZ ASHLAN'S LIL GIRL MAKING BIG WAVES CAPER'S SIRIUSLY I'M DA BOMB! CAPER'S SIRIUS RUSH TO JUDGEMENT MTNAIRE'S SIRIUSLY REGAL Congratulations to these Breeders!! |
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