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Summary Of Tests Required For The Poodle (standard) Breed
DNA ProfileMandatory
DNA - von Willebrand Disease 1 (vWD1)Mandatory
Hip Dysplasia Mandatory
Eye Certificate (current)Mandatory
DNA - NEOptional
DNA - Sebaceous AdenitisOptional
AddisonsPotential Problem

Hip Scoring

This can be performed by a general practitioner or specialist.
The films may be read by the following schemes - NZVA, Lavelle, PennHip or other recognised Hip Dysplasia Scheme.
Please submit a copy of the results along with the appropriate submission form.


Eye Testing

Eye examinations should be repeated annually and should be within 12 months of the date of the registration of a litter.
Gonioscopy is a separate eye test (for predisposition to glaucoma) and, where relevant, this test is only done once.
Eye certificates must be done by an approved Opthalmologist. Currently approved ophthalmologists are:
Dr Peter Collinson
Dr Craig Irving
Eye Certificates are valid for 12 months.