Health Testing
Minimum requirements for litter registration Hip and Elbow Scores
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Scheme (CHEDS) is administered by the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) Officially Registered Canine Health Information Database (ORCHID) Minimum breeding age The ANKC has imposed litter registration limitations (LRLs) for Labrador Retrievers. see the ANKC regulations under Section 6.2.10 – The Register and Registration.
Some of the health clearances done by breeders on their breeding dogs and bitches ![]() Eye Examination Current eye check: Normal
Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES) is a national assessment system for registered dog breeds that offers a reliable screening service for a range of congenital and inherited eye conditions. Eye assessments are carried out by registered veterinary eye specialists. DNA Tests (this is not a comprehensive list)
EIC - Exercise Induced Collapse HNPK - Hereditary nasal parakeratosis In Australia, there are two laboratories that currently do these tests (Orivet & Animal Network) they could be done individually or as part of a suite of breed-specific DNA tests. Please contact the laboratories directly. Coat colour - there are only three recognised coat colours for registration: Black, Yellow & Chocolate/Liver. Purebred Labrador Retrievers do not carry the dilute gene. Read: NLRBC Position Statement on Silver Labradors Heart Screening
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