A R T C Health Programs
A R T C Health Testing Recommendations
The ARTC Board of Directors has recommended the following Health Screenings to be the minmium health screenings for reputable breeding practices. The ARTC has requested the following tests be required by Chic for the assignment of Chic numbers:
Baer - Normal hearing
Cerf - Normal sight
Petalla - Normal Petellas
In the coming weeks the ARTC will be making a determination as to adding the Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) DNA test as well as the New Late Onset Ataxia DNA test to the requirements for a Chic number.
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Baer - Normal hearing
Cerf - Normal sight
Petalla - Normal Petellas
In the coming weeks the ARTC will be making a determination as to adding the Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) DNA test as well as the New Late Onset Ataxia DNA test to the requirements for a Chic number.
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AKC Chic Program
The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The CHIC, working with participating parent clubs, provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.
The CHIC also maintains a DNA Bank, co-sponsored by the OFA and the AKC/CHF, collects and stores canine DNA samples along with corresponding genealogic and phenotypic information to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of
inherited disease in dogs.
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The CHIC also maintains a DNA Bank, co-sponsored by the OFA and the AKC/CHF, collects and stores canine DNA samples along with corresponding genealogic and phenotypic information to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of
inherited disease in dogs.
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The Register of Health & Merit
The Register of Health and Merit (RoHM) is the central clearing house of the Parson Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier for verified genetic tests and meritorious awards earned for the individuals of the breeds that participate in the Register. The Register is dedicated to the genetic well being of
the breeds without regard to registry affiliation or lack thereof.
It was conceived by breeders and is supported by breeders and individuals who take the motto "Preserve and Protect" to heart by listing breeding stock in a central location where it can be accessed and evaluated for the purposeful selection of the highest quality genetic and performance tested breeding stock. Health clearances will include BAER, CERF, OFA, Von Willebrands and other clearances, as the need becomes apparent. In addition, RoHM will be able to verify and certify the background and pedigrees of those dogs listed in the register.
By promoting the use of individuals that test clear of genetic diseases and have earned performance and conformation awards, we can, as breeders, contribute to a positive future for the breed. The use of listed kennels and individual dogs will allow those terriers that continue to test clear for certain genetic defects to be presented to the breeding public. By breeding only "clean" individuals and steering away from those individuals that do not hold genetic clearances we will we will be able to breed towards a genetically sounder future for the Parson, Jack and Russell Terriers.
RoHM requires all who participate in listing their dogs to present hard copies of genetic tests, awards earned, pedigrees, registration certificates as well as a signed release to be listed on the web site. All information will be submitted to the RoHM Committee for verification and approval prior to listing. All information submitted to the RoHM becomes the sole property of the RoHM Register for distribution and publication.
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the breeds without regard to registry affiliation or lack thereof.
It was conceived by breeders and is supported by breeders and individuals who take the motto "Preserve and Protect" to heart by listing breeding stock in a central location where it can be accessed and evaluated for the purposeful selection of the highest quality genetic and performance tested breeding stock. Health clearances will include BAER, CERF, OFA, Von Willebrands and other clearances, as the need becomes apparent. In addition, RoHM will be able to verify and certify the background and pedigrees of those dogs listed in the register.
By promoting the use of individuals that test clear of genetic diseases and have earned performance and conformation awards, we can, as breeders, contribute to a positive future for the breed. The use of listed kennels and individual dogs will allow those terriers that continue to test clear for certain genetic defects to be presented to the breeding public. By breeding only "clean" individuals and steering away from those individuals that do not hold genetic clearances we will we will be able to breed towards a genetically sounder future for the Parson, Jack and Russell Terriers.
RoHM requires all who participate in listing their dogs to present hard copies of genetic tests, awards earned, pedigrees, registration certificates as well as a signed release to be listed on the web site. All information will be submitted to the RoHM Committee for verification and approval prior to listing. All information submitted to the RoHM becomes the sole property of the RoHM Register for distribution and publication.
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