All about health tests
We believe in health testing all of our Danes. We provide copies of ALL health tests, as well as an up to date vaccination record of both parents, to future families of our puppies. It should be good breeding practice to always provide ANY and ALL health test results to future families, and unfortunately we understand many breeders do not. I believe that is one aspect that sets "Kirk's Dane Farm" apart from other breeders. We have placed all copies of health tests of all of our Danes below for anyone to view. I have also added a few articles below describing two additional health tests we have decided to test for, which have been seen in the Great Dane breed. As always, please ask if you have any questions about any of the items below.
**Bruce, Luna, and Ella have all passed their eye certification. I will post those copies as soon as we receive those from OFA. This will result in each of those Danes with a CHIC#. A CHIC# stands for "Canine Health Information Center". Each breed of dog has certain health screenings that are required by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) which has been recommended by the parent club of each breed and those results are public information (through a database using a CHIC#). The following Health Tests (screenings) are to be tested/checked by a board certified vet in each area.
**Bruce, Luna, and Ella have all passed their eye certification. I will post those copies as soon as we receive those from OFA. This will result in each of those Danes with a CHIC#. A CHIC# stands for "Canine Health Information Center". Each breed of dog has certain health screenings that are required by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) which has been recommended by the parent club of each breed and those results are public information (through a database using a CHIC#). The following Health Tests (screenings) are to be tested/checked by a board certified vet in each area.
- Hip Dysplasia (One of the following)
OFA Evaluation
PennHIP Evaluation - Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist
Results registered with OFA - Autoimmune thyroiditis
OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory - Cardiac Evaluation (One of the following)
Advanced Cardiac Exam
Congenital Cardiac Exam
