Sentences with phrase «elbow certification»

Many breeders of large breed dogs have their breeding stock cleared for this condition (called elbow certification) prior to using them in a breeding program.

Dogs must be 24 months of age to receive final elbow certification, and screening elbow x-rays should be submitted to the OFA for diagnostic evaluation.

Hip and elbow certifications from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) prior to its discontinuation in 2012 are acceptable for dogs residing in the U.S., providing the dog was 24 months of age or older at the time of the examination.

When in the US, you should expect breeders to follow the OFA regulations; if the breeder lives in Canada, they should follow the OVC regulations (and note that a number of Canadian breeders do OFA rather than OVC); and if in Germany, they should follow the SV regulations (also note, the SV does not yet require elbow certifications, but they are researching the need for this).

AKC limited registration can be lifted once the dog has a working title and hip / elbow certification.

When dealing with breeders in your search for new imports, insist on seeing copies of current eye, hip and elbow certifications.

OFA Hip and elbow certifications are acceptable from the dog's age of 2 years or older.