Article V. Health and Temperament Certificates

Section A. Temperament Test Certificates

  1. Will be issued to any dog/bitch over 12 months of age that has a passing score on the 10 station test.
  2. Any dog that fails to pass can be tested again after a 24 hour waiting period has expired.
  3. No other limitations are placed on the number of times any specific dog can be tested.
  4. TDI testing, CGC and CGN testing are also acceptable certifications for temperament.
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Section B. Hip Certificates

  1. OFA, PennHIP and/or OVC certificates submitted to TSSR will be maintained in each dog’s Registry File.
  2. Upgrade x-rays of any dog may be submitted at any time. The new certificate will replace the previous certificate in the Registry file. In order for the new certificate to be valid a DNA certificate taken at the time of the latest x-ray must accompany it, or if a microchip was recorded at time of the first x-ray, a scan of this microchip will suffice as proof of the dog being x-rayed.
  3. Permanent hip certification is required for an actively breeding dog.
    • OFA Finals: 2 years (24 months).
    • OVC Finals: 18 months.
    • PennHIP will be considered final at 18 months of age by TSSR.
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Section C. Heart Certificates

  1. OFA heart certification should be done when the dog is between the ages of 12–24+ months of age. (Certification by a cardiologist or specialist is highly recommended).
  2. Upgrades of heart certification may be submitted at any time. The new certificate will replace the previous certificate in the Registry file.
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Section D. Additional Health Testing

  1. Elbow, thyroid and EPI testing is highly recommended, but not required.
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