Blue, Gold & Platinum Litter Programs

Platinum Star Litters

Designation will be given to brood stock that have all of the recommended OFA-CHIC recommended health screens with a clear or good score. Both parents must have the Platinum Star designation.

Hip Dysplasia (One of the following)
OFA Good Evaluation – minimum age 24 months ➚
PennHIP Evaluation – minimum age 4 months
Equivalent BVA or AVA

Elbow Dysplasia
OFA Evaluation – minimum age 24 months ➚

NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (NCL)
DNA based NCL test results from an approved lab ➚

Ichthyosis
DNA based ICH test from an approved laboratory

Cardiac Evaluation
Congenital Cardiac Exam ➚
Advanced Cardiac Exam ➚

HYPERURICOSURIA
DNA based HU test from an approved laboratory ➚

Blue Ribbon Litters

We also have a Blue Ribbon Litter designation for litters born out of ABRA Registered parents that have hip scores above the median or OFA fair, DJD Free or better, as well as NCL and ICH clear.  Parents will carry the BRBS title ( Blue Ribbon Brood Stock) Puppies will have the Blue Ribbon designation on their ABRA certificates and ABRA Registered Breeders are entitled to free permanent registration for their keepers on all Blue Ribbon litters.

Here is a LINK to the OFA Hip Scores from Around the World Equivalency

Buyers, please email for a list of Blue Ribbon litters on the ground.

Breeders, please contact us immediately when the litter is born so that we may direct interested buyers your way.

GOLD STAR LITTERS
Litters registered out of 2 parents with DNA confirmed parents with BST designations will receive special Gold Star Litter Certificates with the puppy papers, it entitles the buyer to free transfer of ownership including registration certificate, 5 generation pedigree and 3 generation pedigree all laminated.

Buyers, please email for a list of Gold Star Litters on the ground.

Breeders, please contact us immediately when the litter is born so that we may direct interested buyers your way.

DNA VIP Litters

Our DNA VIP designation is for puppies that are matched to both parents by DNA, the DNA VIP designation will be a suffix to their ABRA numbers.

Locate a Penn HIP Vet

ICH & NCL Testing can be done with Wisdom Panel