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Health & genetics committee

The goal of the Russian Toy Club of America Health & Genetics Committee is to preserve the qualities of this delightful toy breed and encourage owner participation in the health and genetics process including screening, sample collection and surveys.

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For more information, please contact the Health Committee.

BREED SCREENING

We invite everyone to participate in the following screening through:

  • The Embark DNA Platform

  • The OFA Platform for the Russian Toy which includes:

    • Patellar Luxation

    • Ophthalmology Exam

    • Basic Cardiology Exam

    • Optional:

      • Legg-Calve-Perthes

      • Radiographic Evaluation for Hip Dysplasia

      • Elbow Dysplasia

      • Paired Serum Bile Acid

sample collection

We encourage participation in sample collection by submitting blood samples to:

BREED SURVEYS

Additionally, we ask for your support in participating in surveys by completing:

health & genetics

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