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Health Testing Recommendations
for Havanese Breeders
Eye Testing
All breeding dogs, starting after the age of 12 months and before first breeding, should have an annual eye test performed and certified by an official BVA Eye Panelist.
Where possible, a copy of the report should be submitted to the HCGB Health Officer.
Patella Testing
A one off examination of the knee cap should be performed after the age of 12 months and before first breeding, by an experienced vet.
The test should certified as per Putnam Scoring system (a form can be found here).
Essential Tests
optional Tests
The following tests are not considered essential, but it may benefit the breed to gather further information on these conditions.
Heart testing not before the age of two years
Other tests to consider:
Hip & Elbow screening not before the age of one year
DNA tests which may include Von Willebrands, Haemophilia A, Methaemoglobinaemia, Macrothrombocytosis, CDDY Chondrodystrophy, and traits such as furnishings and colour dilution