Cape Fear Bichons Accredidations
AKC BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T. PROGRAM
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As part of AKC’s century-long commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs, the AKC has a new program called Bred with H.E.A.R.T. The program gives AKC a new way to engage, encourage and recognize ALL breeders who meet specific health testing standards and who participate in continuing education. Click on the links below to learn more about the specific commitments that an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder makes to the health and well-being of their dogs.
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Levi
Bunny
Bubbles
Coco
Cookie
Tippy
Tootsie
Maya
Sugar
Gigi
Penny
Core OFA Health Screenings for Bichon Frise
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Hips (OFA or PennHip): Radiographic evaluation to rule out hip dysplasia, a rare but debilitating condition in the breed.
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Patellar Luxation: A physical exam checking for knee joint instability.
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Eyes (CAER): Examination by a board-certified ophthalmologist to detect congenital and hereditary eye diseases.
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Cardiac Evaluation: Exam for congenital heart disease, ideally performed by a cardiologist.
Genetic Health testing our dogs
Optimal Selection™ Advanced Canine provides breeders with the most comprehensive test of its kind. We’ve taken the latest scientific research on dog population genetics and developed a simple and easy at–home swab test, ideal for use on purebred or purpose-bred dogs.
Streamline your genetic testing with comprehensive breeder services and tools. With one simple cheek swab, you'll get the Optimal Selection™ Canine genetic testing panel plus an ISAG 2020 DNA profile, with complimentary self-service parentage testing (potential parents and offspring must have Wisdom provided ISAG 2020 DNA profiles within your account). You’ll also be able to forecast genetic outcomes with Litter Predict and share results with other breeders through Breeder Access.