Hey, Blitzen! It does exist! - Page 1

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Just got a CHIC number for my working line, SV show rated, DNA submitted, dock diving, lure coursing, IPO monster beast...  So now you can say you know of at least one!

 

That's great! IMO it is so important that all GSD owners and breeders submit their dogs' DNA for the canine health research databank.

I love the OFA website, it contains so much information other than hip and elbow results. Thanks for letting us know about your dog!!

Congrats! 

Awesome! Handsome boy too!

I just submitted a sample to CHIC for my boy, but I haven't heard back on it yet.

Very well done, to the OP and the dog;
but what is CHIC, please ?

? Canine Health research ... Institute ? Index ? C --- ?

And who operates it ? In which countries does it apply ?

VK4 has a point, you know; and it isn't just about the organisations
running Trials and registering dogs/puppies. We too often just trot
out initials and acronyms - I do it too - must be a bit off-putting for
newbies ...

http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/

http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=GS

In order for a GSDCA member's dog to be eliglible for some of the annual awards, those dogs must have a CHIC certification. The Dual Award Excellent, for  example, requires that the dog is an AKC CH with normal hips and elbows, has passed the GSDCA temperament test (ie CHIC certified) and has earned an AKC perfornance title.

Each AKC breed club is responsible for setting the CHIC requirements for their own breed. Members of the GSDCA voted to require a minimum of normal hips, elbows and passing the GSDCA temperament test in order for a GSD to achieve a CHIC cert.  I don't think the owner of said dog needs to be a GSDCA member, but I'm not certain. AKC is not involved in those decisions.