| BAER | This test is used to check hearing for deafness on dogs at least 35 days old. |
| CERF | The Canine Eye Registration Foundation conducts painless eye examinations and certifies dogs to be free of heritable eye disease. |
| OFA | The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals tests for orthopedic and genetic diseases and maintains a database of their findings. |
| Penn | PennHIP is a method to assess, measure and interpret hip joint laxity. |
| Thyroid | Test for canine hypothyroidism, the absence of sufficient thyroid hormone to maintain healthy body functions. |
| Brucellosis | Brucellosis is a disease caused by a bacteria. In female dogs, infection leads to abortion or early death of infected puppies. |
| Axonal Dystrophy | A rare neurological problem that affects muscles and movement in young puppies. |
Common Health Tests
Common health tests that breeders perform on their dogs
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