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Quick Guide

RED RIBBON LEVEL     HIPS:   Permanent or prelim OFA hip score of Fair, Good, or Excellent (OFA permanent needs to be submitted by 28 mos. for bitches, 26 mos. for studs for any dog receiving a Fair prelim rating); or Pennhip score of 50% or above; or OVC prelim or permanent with normal rating (permanent needs to be submitted by 22 mos. for bitches, 20 mos. for studs) CARDIAC: OFA Permanent heart clearance (Golden Retrievers and Goldendoodles only) EYES: CERF- one passing exam PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) One clear PRA parent required per breeding pair.  (Standard Poodles are not required to be tested as they are not at risk for PRA.  Therefore, if one of the breeding pair is a standard Poodle, it will count as the clear parent.  All Mini Poodles and Goldendoodles do not have to be tested for PRA as long as they are paired only with a clear partner for breeding.  To clear a dog for PRA, it can be done via DNA or by submitting its parents' DNA test for PRA showing they are both clear.

BLUE RIBBON LEVEL    In addition to the  Red Ribbon Level requirements, a Blue Ribbon Breeder must have the following:  EYES: CERF -annual (90 day grace period) vWd (vonWildebrands Disease) (canine bleeding disorder): At least one clear in the breeding pair (Poodles and Goldendoodles can be cleared by parentage or by DNA testing) ELBOWS: Prelim or permanent clear rating after the age of 7 months PATELLAS: (hind leg knees) Permanent clear rating (mini/toy Poodles and mini/medium Goldendoodles only)

Detailed Health Testing Requirements found here












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