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To get a breeding license within the club "American Collies Europe", the Collies must meet high quality and health requirements:
Appearance:
They have to conform to the original breed standard for American Collies in accordance with the guidelines of the AKC (American Kennel Club).
Character:
The dogs must have a flawless character that is typical for the breed.
Pedigree:
They must have a pedigree accepted by "American Collies Europe".
Condition:
Not only the breeding candidates, but also all the other dogs living in the same home must be in excellent grooming-, nutrition- and health-condition.
Health certificate:
For the breeding candidate an up-to-date veterinary health certification is required.
Identification:
Each breeding candidate must be identifiable through an implanted microchip.
HD-examination:
Only Collies that are HD-free, with the result HD A or HD B, can receive a breeding license.
ED-examination:
Only Collies that are ED-free, with the results 0 or ED-border liner, can receive a breeding license. Collies already been x-rayed for HD, are exempt from the ED-examination obligation.
Eye examination:
An Ophthalmologist (eye-specialist) for hereditary eye-diseases, like CEA, PRA and KAT, must have examined all breeding candidates. The Ophthalmologist must be one that is explicitly accepted by the “American Collies Europe”. Only dogs that are free from inherited eye disease will receive a breeding license. An exception applies to CEA-CH (Chorioretinal hypoplasia) or MPP (PPM) affected dogs who can receive a breeding license if their vision is not impaired. Nevertheless, they must not be mated with other dogs that are CEA-CH affected.
MDR1:
The exact genetic status must be determined. This means that the breeding candidate must have been genetically tested for MDR1, or the genetic status must be clearly detectable through the parenthood. At least one mating partner must be genetically free (non-carrier): MDR1 +/+ or N/N.
DM (SOD1):
The exact genetic status must be determined. This means that the breeding candidate must have been genetically tested for SOD1 or the genetic status must be clearly detectable through the parenthood. At least one mating partner must be genetically free (non-carrier): DM +/+ or N/N.
CEA:
The exact genetic status must be determined. This means the breeding candidate must have been genetically tested for CEA or the genetic status must be clearly detectable through the parenthood. CEA-CH affected dogs can only receive a breeding license if their vision is not impaired. But they must not be mated with other dogs that are CEA-CH affected.
PRA:
This is a voluntary test. But at least one mating partner must be genetically free (non-carrier): PRA +/+ or N/N. This dog must have been genetically tested for PRA, or the genetic status must be clearly detectable through the parenthood.
GCS:
This is voluntary test. But at least one mating partner must be genetically free (non-carrier) GCS +/+ or N/N. This dog must have been genetically tested for GCS, or the genetic status must be clearly detectable through the parenthood.
Gene profile:
In addition, a genetic profile of each breeding candidate must be created to enable clear confirmation of later parenthood.