🏅 What Does the “Recommended for Breeding – Excellent Status” Mean?
The main criteria include:
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CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly): Clear (clinical or genetic test)
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PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy): Clear (clinical or genetic test)
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HD (Hip Dysplasia): Clear or nearly clear (Grade A or B – clinical examination)
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DM (Degenerative Myelopathy): Clear or Carrier (N/N or N/DM – genetic test)
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Herding Ability Test: Passed (NHAT) or Herding Working Test (HWT),
or Character Test result between 75–100 points, or BH working exam -
Conformation Evaluation: Rated Recommended for Breeding at the official breeding show
If the parents’ certified genetic test results clearly indicate that the offspring are genetically free from a specific condition, the offspring are accepted as genetically clear without requiring additional testing. This information must be recorded in both the pedigree and the official registration documents.
We are incredibly proud that Chipke has successfully met all these requirements and earned her Excellent Breeding Status! This means our kennel can soon look forward to welcoming another litter of premium, pedigree puppies from her. We’re entering a truly exciting chapter with Chipke — and we can’t wait to share more news with you soon!
