2024 BRTCA Outstanding Sire "Michael" and Register of Merit Excellent "Pickles"
Why post results to OFA?
Why post results to OFA?
Why post results to OFA?
We publish all health-testing results directly to OFA to support breed health, ethical breeding, and informed decision-making. Public reporting allows breeders and puppy families to track testing on our dogs, promotes transparency, and contributes to population-level health data. By building comprehensive statistics for eyes, heart, joints, and DNA testing, we help create a robust database that supports long-term breed preservation and fosters public trust—both now and for decades to come.
What Tests Are Needed?
Why post results to OFA?
Why post results to OFA?
The AKC Parent Club, The Black Russian Terrier Club of America, recommends testing and screening dogs for
· Hip Dysplasia after 24 months of age.
· Elbow Dysplasia after 24 months of age.
· Cardiac Evaluation after 12 months of age .
· Companion Eye Certification (CARE) by an Ophthalmologist.
· DNA testing for Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP).
· DNA testing for color, including K locus (Dominant lack) and A locus (Agouti).
We do all of this and more.
Is There More to Know?
Why post results to OFA?
Is There More to Know?
Yes! There is more to know. In addition to health screenings recommended by the AKC Parent Club, there are other tests and screenings that we do.
We also screen for:
· Breed Specific Genetic Diversity through UC Davis
· Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
· Copper Toxicosis (CT) for 3 variants
· Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
· Hyperuricosuria (HU)
· PENN-Hip