Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) https://ofa.org/about/
What is dog OFA testing?
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is a database of radiographs (x-rays) and genetic tests that dog breeders use to try to produce the healthiest possible puppies.
How important is OFA testing?
By participating in screening by the OFA, breeders can ensure that their breeding practices yield healthy puppies. Every breeder or individual that participates in the OFA's program contributes to their ever-expanding database and benefits dogs and dog families.
What is the purpose of OFA?
The OFA databases are central to the organization's objective of establishing control programs to lower the incidence of inherited disease. They serve all breeds of dogs and cats, and provide breeders a means to respond to the challenge of improving the genetic health of their breed through better breeding practices.
Embark Dog DNA Testing https://embarkvet.com/products/dog-health/
What does Embark testing do?
An Embark Dog DNA Test enables pet owners to learn about their dog's breed, ancestry, health, and what diseases a dog may be at risk for in the future – all with a simple cheek swab. By analyzing more genetic information than any other test available, we provide the most accurate results
Why is Embark testing important to us as breeders?
Responsible breeders are testing their dogs for the potential risk of developing genetic health conditions. Embark conducts tests for the most prevalent genetic conditions relevant to the breed in order to ensure that the puppies we produce will be healthy and live full lives.
Why use Embark and not other testing companies?
Embark is the only canine genetics company that uses a research-grade genotyping technology. The Embark dog DNA test is based on the Illumina CanineHD microarray, which has long been the leading research platform for dog genetics. The dog DNA test analyzes 230,000+ genetic markers relative to the breed.