The Importance of Health Certifications
Just like any living thing, Rottweilers can be prone to certain health issues. It is a good idea to seek out the health history of a Rottweiler you plan on breeding, or a Rottweiler you are adding to your home from a responsible breeder. Health certifications help us in determining genetic diseases and hopefully preventing them.
Below are a few articles and links on the health of the Rottweiler.
Health Links
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA): http://www.offa.org/
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF): http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.html
Rottweiler Health Foundation: http://www.rottweilerhealth.org/
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC): http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/chicinfo.html
Canine Health Foundation (AKC): http://www.akcchf.org/
Veterinary Genetic Services (vetGen): http://www.vetgen.com/
