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Eyes

Eye defects are 1 of the largest health concerns in the Australian Shepherd breed.  Cataracts maybe be caused by a hereditary condition and/or trauma to the eye.


OFA eye certification guarantees that a dog's eyes tested clear of clouding / opaqueness at the time of examination.


Embark and Paw Print Genetics test a dog's DNA for genes that cause hereditary eye concerns.  HC (hereditary cataracts HSF-4), CEA (collie eye anomaly), PRA-PRCD (progressive retinal atrophy, progressive rod-cone degeneration), CD (cone degeneration), and CMR1 (canine multifocal retinopathy)

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Hartspride dogs are 1 or more of the following - OFA certified eyes normal, Embark or Paw Print Genetics DNA tested and cleared for genes known to cause hereditary eye concerns, and/or cleared by parentage.

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For more information regarding eye defects please click the links below:

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http://color.ashgi.org/color/eyedefects.htm

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https://www.ofa.org/diseases/eye-certification

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