2006-12-27 10:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by j s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It means their dogs (adults) have been screened for Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) and nephropathy (PLN) and their hips have been x-rayed and rated by the Orthopedic Founation for Animals (OFA).
The website for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America has lots of good information on finding a pup.
http://www.scwtca.org/index.asp
2006-12-27 10:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Miriam is correct. Find out exactly WHAT the OFA ratings are also!!! I am not a big fan of the "fair" rating. And check the "facts" on PLN/PLE. I am not sure if the test excludes an animal or there are carriers. In my breed, many people advertise
"CN tested" dogs. Well some of them tested negative, but are carriers. To me that is a whole other thing. Just be informed, because what you want to do with your dog later might be effected.
2006-12-27 10:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-03-29 08:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every breed can have it's own set of problems that should be screened for.
Besides OFA, PennHip, CERF, etc,etc there is also VetGen which does genetic testing for many breeds.
http://www.vetgen.com/
2006-12-27 10:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i would suggest u call alocal dog breeder to find out, for sure
2006-12-27 10:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋