The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America recommends all breeders perform the follow health tests on all breeding stock: (http://www.bmdca.org/health/tests.php)
- AKC DNA Profile (to document parentage)
- DNA test for von Willebrand’s Disease TYPE 1 (VetGen or GenSol)
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP evaluation)
- Elbow Dysplasia (OFA)
- Eye examination by a board certified ACVO ophthalmologist (results registered with OFA)
- Congenital cardiac exam (auscultation, OFA evaluation with cardiologist exam)
- Many breeders also test for other health issues such as degenerative myelopathy (DNA test by GenSol)
These results are available to the public for verification at either:
www.ofa.org or www.bernergarde.org
Breeders
Brightman, Sue
Arundel Kennels
(585) 768-2095
[email protected]
Krebs, Lori
Jo-Le Berners
(315) 783-3220
[email protected]