| GRAYHAVEN BOSTONS HEALTH CERTIFICATION INFORMATION OFA ~patellar & thyroid~ Certifications: GrayHaven's Country Cricket (retired): Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '02, '05 GrayHaven's First Call (retired): Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '04, '05 Thyroid: "Normal" Tested: '05 GrayHaven's Apocalypse Now: Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '05, '08 CH GrayHaven's Brains of the Operation: Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '05, '08 GrayHaven's Chaotic Moment: Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '06, '08 Brio T-Bo's Kiss of Heaven: Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '07, '08 GrayHaven's Calamity RosaBrio: Patellar: "Normal" Tested: '08 GrayHaven's Bona-Fide Brainstorm: *Must be 12 mths old to certify CERF ~eye~ Certifications: GrayHaven's Country Cricket (retired): "Normal" Tested: '02, '04 GrayHaven's First Call (retired): "Normal" Tested: '04, '05 GrayHaven's Apocalypse Now: "Normal" Tested: '05, '06 CH GrayHaven's Brains of the Operation: "Normal" Tested: '05, '06, '08 GrayHaven's Chaotic Moment: "Normal" Tested: '07 Brio T-Bo's Kiss of Heaven: CERF exam pending GrayHaven's Calamity RosaBrio: "Normal" Tested: '07 GrayHaven's Bona-Fide Brainstorm: "Normal" Tested: '08 BAER ~hearing~ Lifetime Certifications: GrayHaven's Country Cricket (retired): Normal Hearing - Tested: '04 GrayHaven's First Call (retired): Normal Hearing - Tested: '04 GrayHaven's Apocalypse Now: Normal Hearing - Tested: '07 CH GrayHaven's Brains of the Operation: Normal Hearing - Tested: '07 GrayHaven's Chaotic Moment: Normal Hearing - Tested: '07 Brio T-Bo's Kiss of Heaven: Normal Hearing - Tested: '06 GrayHaven's Calamity RosaBrio: BAER test pending GrayHaven's Bona-Fide Brainstorm: Normal Hearing - Tested: '08 **For Your Information: A dog that has been "OFA'd" has been very carefully examined (and x-rayed if a pelvic phenotype is desired) by a veterinarian qualified by The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals as able to detect skeletal defects & joint disorders that can be passed from generation to generation. If a dog is deemed free of the specific disorders that vet is looking for, a registration number is issued by the OFA. A specific dog's rating can be verified at the OFA website. If you are searching for a puppy that will, most likely, be free of congenital skeletal problems, ALWAYS ask breeders if the parents have been OFA'd. If so, request their rating and OFA number. If not, RUN! Find a breeder who cares enough to determine the health and soundness of the dogs he/she breeds and provides to the public. And PLEASE do not assume that just because you are dealing with a "show breeder" or a "top bloodline" that the dogs have been OFA'd! Many, many of the top show champions in the country have never been OFA'd. Beauty does not guarantee genetic health... Nor does the fact that the parents have been tested, but it is a much better assurance that the Breeder is reputable and is working diligently to produce sound dogs. If you are interested in learning more about the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals, or if you simply want to verify a dog's rating, !!CLICK HERE TO VISIT O.F.A!! CERF indicates that a dog has been examined by a board certified ophthalmologist recognized by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation. A "CERF'd" Boston Terrier has been deemed free of any signs of Juvenile Cataracts (among other things), and has been assigned an identifying number. The veterinary ophthalmologist does not only look for cataracts. She examines the entire eye, inside & outside, including the eyelids & tear ducts, for any signs of defect, disease or functional disorders. Again, no matter the breeder with whom you are dealing: back-yard, "hobby," or show breeder; ask for CERF information. If the breeder doesn't CERF his/her dogs, find a new breeder FAST! As with the OFA information, you can also verify a specific dog's CERF rating at the CERF website. If you would like to visit the Canine Eye Registration Foundation, !!CLICK HERE TO VISIT CERF!! BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) testing indicates whether or not a dog's brain is receiving sounds via the ears. This test is only necessary one time in a dog's lifetime, as long as the dog is over 12 weeks of age at the time the test is administered. Inherited deafness is a growing problem in the Boston Terrier breed, especially in dogs with a preponderance of white on the head and ears, and in dogs with blue eyes. Even Bostons with "traditional" markings may be deaf in one or both ears. Please visit the OFA website for more information about inherited deafness in dogs. ***For your convenience, the OFA website now posts OFA, CERF, & BAER information, in addition to vertical pedrigrees that display tested ancestors, descendants, & siblings of tested dogs, as well as links that enable you to view a "plain" list of the certifications of dogs related to the specific dog you're using as your search target. All content & images of this website are owned by Carlene Gray/GrayHaven Bostons Copyright 2006 CDG |
| > Boston Byte < The Boston Terrier was developed by crossing Bulldogs with the now-extinct English White Terrier. It is widely accepted that French Bulldogs were also used at some point. |
| Above Left: GrayHaven's First Call (Punkin) OFA-patella, OFA-thyroid, CERF, BAER Above Right: GrayHaven's Country Cricket (Cricket) OFA-patella, CERF, BAER |
| Above: GrayHaven's Apocalypse Now (Pinky) OFA-patella, CERF, BAER |
| Above: CH GrayHaven's Brains Of The Operation (Wiley) OFA-patella, CERF, BAER |
| Above: GrayHaven's Chaotic Moment (Chaos) OFA-patella, CERF, BAER |
| > Boston Byte < Common birth defects in Bostons: Cleft palate & lip, Hydrocephalus, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, auto-immune problems, & hemivertebrae. |
| > Boston Byte < Common birth defects that are more difficult to detect: Hernias (inguinal & umbilical), stenotic nares, deafness, cryptorchidism, & elongated palate. |
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| Please scroll toward the right side of the screen to see photos of each of our health-tested Bostons. |