The orthopedic foundation for animals provides certification and screening services for breeding dogs to help reduce the incidence of genetic diseases. If you search on a specific akc# and that dog has results posted to. These exams for breeders to determine their dogs phenotype and best inform their breeding decisions.
Quite simply, type in the akc# for the golden you want to look up, and then click on begin search. Ofa (orthopedic foundation of america): The orthopedic foundation of america focuses on identifying and cataloging orthopedic problems in an attempt to reduce the incidence of.
Here is a 12ish minute. The ofa website and databases provide the tools needed to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. In the reports/statistics section of the ofa. The ofa established and maintains the chic dna repository, a dna bank containing over 20,000 canine dna samples and corresponding health histories.
The ofa offers a preliminary evaluation for dogs under 24 months of age. To see which tests are registrable with the ofa. Search the name, or advance search the number. We offer ofa/caer exams on the last wednesday of each month.
The ofa website provides powerful tools that help the breeder, veterinarian, and prospective dog owner in selecting for genetically healthier dogs. I've tried both, but nothing ever shows up. Ofa numbers are only assigned to dogs that are 24 months of age or older at the time of radiograph. Our test results are accepted by the orthopedic foundation for animals (ofa) for all conditions where ofa has an established dna registry.