Cavalier Talk

Health testing is a wonderful tool to aid breeders in making sound decisions regarding pairing two Cavaliers for breeding. However, testing is only a snapshot in time and cannot predict what might happen to a Cavalier later in life. Health testing also gives no guarantees that all the offspring will be healthy and free of genetic disorders. Health testing does give a more reliable foundation at which to begin and move forward with.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have four areas of health testing that is recommended for the breed. Cavaliers should be tested for eye and heart disorders on a yearly basis. Cavaliers should be cleared of patella luxation after 12 months of age. Cavaliers should also be cleared of hip dysplasia after 24 months of age. Once a Cavalier has obtained all 4 health tests and if all 4 tests are submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) then a CHIC number will be issued for that Cavalier showing it has successfully obtained all the required health certifications for the Cavalier breed.

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