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CANINE HEALTH

INFORMATION CENTER

no charge

$ 15 each

CHIC BENEFITS

Breeding information :

Information for breeders-permanent identification and central data storage provides

breeders with a reliable source of information about dogs they may be planning on

using in their breeding program.

Buyers information :

Information for new owners-breeders can provide copies of CHIC records for new

puppy owners and other breeders or refer them to the CHIC database for accurate

information about the results of their health testing.

Research information :

Parent clubs-Can access CHIC data on their breed to help determine health research

priorities and evaluate the participation and effectiveness of testing programs and

incentives they have established.

Breed research :

Scientists need accurate information on multiple generations of dogs in order to

conduct research that can benefit breeds and eliminate genetic diseases.

The CHIC database can serve as a resource for these scientists.

All breed research :

As the CHIC database becomes more complete, researchers will be able to utilize

the information for epidemiological studies that will enhance our knowledge of

health issues affecting all breeds of dogs

DATA

The data entered and maintained in CHIC will be available for authorized scientific research into

canine diseases and maintained in a format that make such information accessible to interested

owners and breeders.

NOTE

If abnormal results are submitted there is NO fee charged by OFA.

If owner authorizes an abnormal result, a CHIC number will still be issued to that dog.