Links of Interest

American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
German Shepherd Dog Club of America
German Shepherd Dog Club of America
German Shepherd Dog Club of North Georgia
The club formed in 2002 with emphasis on the German Shepherd breed and those who passionate about the German Shepherd Dog.
German Shepherd Dog Club of America Working Dog Association
German Shepherd Dog Club of America Working Dog Association
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
This is a semi-open registry for hip and elbow dysplasia, autoimmune thyroiditis, congenital cardiac disease, and patella luxation. The OFA data base allows breeders to look up individual dogs, and their health testing status.
Penn Vet Working Dog Center
This site serves as a consortium to unite programs that employ detection dogs to benefit society throughout the US and around the world.Collects and analyzes genetic, behavioral and physical data; and integrates the latest scientific information in order to optimize the success and well-being of detection dogs. Papers from the most recent conference are posted for review under the "Conference" link.
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
This is an open health database that has been established by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the OFA. CHIC was established as an online registry that works with parent clubs to establish a panel of testable genetic disorders for each breed. Dogs achieve a CHIC certification by completing certain health-checks. CHIC is about being health conscious, not about being faultless. The CHIC data base allows owners, breeders, and prospective buyers to search online for dogs that have been tested. If a dog completes the recommended test panel (usually three tests) it receives a CHIC number regardless of whether it passes all of the tests.
Onofrio Superintendent
American Kennel Club Annually Licensed Superintendents | Member: Dog Show Superintendents Association.