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MyFairLacy · 01-07-2013, 09:59 AM

The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America requires that Patellas and Eyes be checked in order to meet minimal health requirements for the breed club. Patellas can be checked by a regular vet, but eyes must be dilated and checked by a board certified eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has forms for patellas and eyes that you can print off and send in if you want to get them entered in the health database.

In addition to patellas and eyes, I would recommend a physical checkup and bloodwork (cbc and blood chem panel) and a bile acid test.

You can also have hips tested and OFA certified. Forms are on the OFA website linked above.

You also need to have both sire and dam tested for brucellosis before breeding. This is a sexually transmitted disease (and it is possible to have even if they haven't been bred before), and it can render the male or female sterile if contracted.

01-07-2013, 09:59 AM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America requires that Patellas and Eyes be checked in order to meet minimal health requirements for the breed club. Patellas can be checked by a regular vet, but eyes must be dilated and checked by a board certified eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has forms for patellas and eyes that you can print off and send in if you want to get them entered in the health database. In addition to patellas and eyes, I would recommend a physical checkup and bloodwork (cbc and blood chem panel) and a bile acid test. You can also have hips tested and OFA certified. Forms are on the OFA website linked above. You also need to have both sire and dam tested for brucellosis before breeding. This is a sexually transmitted disease (and it is possible to have even if they haven't been bred before), and it can render the male or female sterile if contracted. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.