
21/07/2025
When breeding responsiblly it's important to strive to produce the best dogs possible and one way to do that is to meet the CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) requirements for our breed, here’s what’s needed for English Setters:
✔️ Hips (OFA or PennHIP)
✔️ Elbows
✔️ Thyroid
✔️ BAER (hearing test—usually done as a puppy)
Today, Unice had a big day at the repro vet ( Janssen Veterinary Clinic ) checking off her OFA health screenings! She got her hips, elbows, and thyroid done—all part of being a responsible breeding candidate. The only one we didn’t do today was the BAER test, which is typically done when they’re pups (and yes, she’s already had hers done!).
Health testing isn’t just a box to check—it’s a commitment to the future of our breed. 💙🐾