Which health tests matter in the parents

Look for the actual result

“Healthy parents” explains little without the test name, date, result and registering organisation. Results should be read alongside pedigree and the individual dog’s condition.

Key areas for the English Bulldog

• Functional BOAS respiratory grading.
• Ophthalmic eye examination.
• Hip and elbow assessment.
• HUU DNA testing for hyperuricosuria.

What “clear” means

For a specific DNA test, “clear” means the tested variant was not detected. It is not a general certificate of health and does not replace breathing, eye or joint assessment.