Health Testing
The APC is proud to support the efforts of The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC. 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 following health screens are recommended for Pomeranians, and some are required for CHIC status:
Cardiac Evaluation
One of the following REQUIRED:
Advanced Cardiac Exam
Basic Cardiac Exam
Hip Dysplasia
OPTIONAL (but recommended):
OFA Radiographic Hip Evaluation
Patellar Luxation
REQUIRED:
Veterinary Evaluation of Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes
OPTIONAL (but recommended):
OFA Legg-Calve-Perthes Radiographic Evaluation
Health Elective
One of the following REQUIRED:
ACVO Eye Examination. Results registered with OFA.
Autoimmune Thyroditis Evaluation from an approved Lab