Eye Disease
Breed: Rottweiler
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
American Rottweiler Club
See the Eye Testing: Blue Book
No Rottweiler born after 1/1/2008 that is owned or co-owned by a member of ARC may be bred unless all breeding
partners meet the following requirements prior to the breeding:
"An OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) number (example ?RO-EYE240/20M-VPI?) or Canine Eye
Registry Foundation (CERF) number (example ?RO-383170?) issued and based on an eye exam performed at 24
months of age or older by an American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist (ACVO) Board-certified
ophthalmologist. Re-examination and re-certification must be performed at a minimum of every three years and
must be dated within three years prior to being bred. In the case of frozen semen being used from a dog born on
or after January 1, 2008, the eye certification must be dated within three years prior to the date of collection. "
Reference: https://www.amrottclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mandatory-Practices-eff-2019-10-15.pdf
The Kennel Club
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breeding/the-kennel-club-assured-breeders/breed-specific-requirements-and-recommendations-including-health-screening/