Hip Dysplasia (evaluation at two years or older)(Average Cost for this test is $120.00 Most breeders do a preliminary
at 1 year then redo it at 2 years for there certification)
* OFA evaluation
* OVC evaluation
* PennHip evaluation
Elbow Dysplasia (evaluation at two years or older) (Average Cost for this test is $50.00 if it is done at the same time
hips otherwise it can cost $120.00 It is also done at 1 year & 2 years old)
* OFA evaluation
* OVC evaluation
Eye Clearance (at least one evaluation at two years or older) (Normally done yearly Average cost is $40.00)
* CERF
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test - from an approved laboratory (Done once Optigen price is $195.00)
* Optigen test results registered with the OFA. First Generation Offspring of tested dogs eligible for Clear By Parentage
(A to A breedings). Obligate Carriers (A to C breedings) are also eligible. In addition, for Clear By Parentage, or
Obligate Carriers, the sire, dam, and offspring must all be DNA profiled to verify parentage.
Congenital Deafness
* OFA evaluation based on BAER test
(Done once Normally as a puppy by the breeder Average cost $85.00)
Patellar Luxation (Optional) (Done once by your regular Veterinarian Average cost $40.00)
* OFA evaluation, minimum age 1 year
Congenital Cardiac Database (Optional) (Done once by your regular Veterinarian Average cost $40.00)
* OFA evaluation
PennHip (Optional)
* PennHip at 6 months optional for measuring laxity that is correlated with future dysplasia, however, evaluation at this
age will not meet the CHIC hip evaluation requirement.
Radiographic consultation for OCD of the Hocks. (Optional) (Average Cost for this test is $120.00, $50.00 if it is done at
the same time hips & elbows. (This is the only testing I have not done on my breeding dogs! It was added after I had
completed my dogs testing!)
Cost very depending on location this is just the average cost of the genetic testing done on this breed. Responsible
breeders also do Yearly (Blood work, Exams, Vaccinations, Worming) Average cost $230.00 on there dogs to insure
there health and head off possible illnesses. As you can see breeding quality dogs is expensive The average bitch is
breed for 3 years then retired! Then it starts all over again. Quality breeders only breed one or two different breeds.
They feel that the Breed of dogs that they have are the best dogs out there or they would not and should not be
breeding them!
Hear at 6pk I strive to breed healthy happy and what I consider to be the best ACD'S I am always looking for better
conformation and personalities to breed in to my lines. You will never see a name on a pedigree more then once!
I stand behind every dog I sell not for a Week or Month or Year. But for LIFE.
Average cost of my puppies range from: $400.00 - $800.00 Depending on Registration and sex.
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