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Genetics // Health Testing // Pound // Staff Search // Traits
Carolina Shepherds Health Testing
Do not use or copy & paste these for other adoptables or closed species
As Carolina Shepherds have grown into a more popular breed over the past few years, the Blue Ridge Club has started seeing some health issues pop up. We’ve noticed a few cases of Degenerative Myelopathy, Dwarfism, Elbow Dysplasia, Hereditary Deafness, Hip Dysplasia, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the breed, so we are now offering genetic testing to help owners and breeders make informed breeding decisions.
Dogs must be health tested in order to participate in competitions and SAR.
Dogs do not need to be health tested to be bred, however it is strongly encouraged!
All dogs prior to this update receive free health testing! Dogs with the ID#s A-0001-A-0441, B-0001-B-0318, and C-0001-C-0267 are eligible to receive free health testing. Existing dogs may carry up to a maximum of two of these health conditions, however we’re rolling for them at 85% unaffected and 15% carrier so it’s unlikely a dog will get more than one. Additionally, existing dogs will not receive poor elbow or hip scores.
Each Carolina Shepherd owner gets 10 free health tests. They have already been added to your bank and may be used on new dogs AND new litters.
It costs one SAR point for one health test. A health test may be used on one adult dog OR one entire litter of puppies. To health test your dog, please fill out the form below. Remember, dogs with the ID#s A-0001-A-0441, B-0001-B-00318, and C-0001-C-0267 are health tested for free! If the dog does not fall into this category one of your free health tests in your bank will be used. If you've already used your free health tests we will deduct one SAR point from your bank to run the test. You may also buy health tests at the bank.
Please include a maximum of 10 dogs in your post, then make another!
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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Dog Name and ID#:[/b]
[b]Link to Dog:[/b]
Form Explanation:
Username: Your chickensmoothie username
Dog Name and ID#: Your dog's name and ID# (ie A-0033)
Link to Dog: The link to your dog's page
Form Examples:
Username: taikunfoo
Dog Name and ID#: Midnight C-0078
Link to Dog: Forum/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=4695237