Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of AmericaWhat is CHIC?

The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America (GITCA) participates in the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program and has defined a recommended health testing protocol for Glens, especially those who will be used in breeding.

CHIC is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The CHIC, working with participating parent clubs, provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.

The CHIC also maintains a DNA Bank, co-sponsored by the OFA and the AKC/CHF, collects and stores canine DNA samples along with corresponding genealogic and phenotypic information to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in dogs.

The following are the screening tests required by the Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America in order to be in the CHIC database.

Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist with annual exams until age 8.
   
    ■Results registered with OFA - OR
   
    ■Results registered with CERF

Hip Dysplasia

    ■OFA Evaluation of x rays - OR

    ■PennHIP Evaluation (PennHIP incorporates a method for evaluating the integrity of the canine hip in dogs as young as 16 weeks.)
   
CONE ROD DYSTROPHY – a DNA test done with a mouth swab to ascertain the presence of the gene known commonly as PRA
    (progressive retinal atrophy)

    ■Optigen test results registered with the OFA.

To search the CHIC database for the Glen of Imaal terriers. Click www.caninehealthinfo.org/search.html?action=new . Click breed, scrolling to Glen of Imaal.

http://www.caninehealthinfo.org

http://www.offa.org

http://research.vet.upenn.edu