Ten weeks and thinking of the wonderful homes that mom has carefully chosen for us.
What does a
number mean?
A CHIC number is issued when test results are entered into the database satisfying each breed specific requirement, and when the owner of the dog (at 2 years of age) has opted to release the results into the public domain, regardless of normal or abnormal results. A breeder that states their dog has a CHIC number, does not imply normal test results, only that all the required breed specific tests were performed and the results made publicly available with owners permission. You may click on the chick Icon to visit the site and read more about CHIC.
Breed specific test for a Newfoundland are Hips, Elbows, Heart & Cystinuria. Any breeding stock should be tested prior to being used. Do not accept any excuses or stories. Ask for reports or certificates from either OFA, OVC or Penn Hip. My veterinarian is superb at reading x-rays, but they are still submitted and rated by a specialist in the orthopedic field.