Breeding and Reproduction
Breeding Soundness Examination of the Dog.
History, physical exam, semen collection, semen evaluation, breeding with fresh, chilled, or frozen semen. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
Semen Collection and Tips for Successful Breeding. AKC CHF Podcast.
All AKC CHF Podcasts on Reproduction
The entire podcast series is available at the link; the topic list can be narrowed by selecting a research area.
Health Screening Tests, BCCA CHIC Program.
Tests are required for a CHIC number but do not have to be passing.
- Hip evaluation (see various options)
- Eye examination (by board certified ACVO ophthalmologist) each year until age 5, then every 2 years. Results registered with OFA.
- Autoimmune thyroiditis with OFA evaluation by an approved lab each year until age 5, then every 2 years.
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) and Autoimmune Disease in Dogs.
By Steven Goodman, 2010, AKC CHF. A good introduction to understanding autoimmunity and the role of the MHC. The article discusses the role of autoimmune thyroid screening by responsible breeders.
Semen Evaluation. Aronson, L., DVM
Care of the Pregnant Bitch and Litter Through the First 8 Weeks.
- Part I. Fall 2006 newsletter. Aronson, L., DVM (See p11)
- Part II. Spring 2007 newsletter. Aronson, L., DVM (See p6)
