All females must have cleared genetics, eye clearance, and OFA Hips and Elbow clearances, as well as be tested for Brucellosis disease. 

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Brucellosis Test

Canine brucellosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium, "Brucella Canis". This blood test is done through your local vet and needs to come back negative 3 to 6 months prior to mating. 

Article:  Brucellosis in Dogs

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Genetic Test requirements include:

MDR1: Multi-Drug Resistance

CEA: Collie Eye Anomaly

DM: Degenerative Myelopathy

HC: Hereditary Cataracts

PRA_PRCD: Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration

Website: GenSol Diagnostics

Website: Paw Prints Genetics

 

Eye Clearance:

This test is done through a canine vision specialist, approved through the OFA, and should be preformed every year to determine the health of the oculus.

Website: Animal Vision Center

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OFA Hips and Elbows:

These test have to be done through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and are to prevent hip/elbow dysplasia from being passed down the line. 

Website: OFA.org

Application: Application for Hip/Elbow Dysplasia Database

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