ISAA WEB SITE LITTER LISTING
REQUIREMENTS
Terms and Conditions
Notice of Procedural Changes: March 17, 2008
The ISAA Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC) email isaabrcc@gmail.com
The ISAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the formation of The ISAA Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC).
To read more about the BRCC, please go to http://www.icelanddogs.com/Breeders_Corner.html.
On March 15, 2008 the following information was amended by the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America’s (ISAA) Board of
Directors (BOD).
There is a fee required to list all litters on the ISAA web site. This fee is payable to the ISAA prior to the listing of a litter on the puppy
for sale page or the future litter section. The current fee is $100.00, this fee includes a membership for six puppies families at a special
Breeders rate of $15.00 a piece and a $10.00 donation to ISAA rescue . The cost is based on a litter of 6 puppies. Note: A partial
refund will be issued for litters of less than 6 puppies of $15.00 per puppy less than six and no additional fees will be required for litters
of more than 6 puppies. There will be no refund of this fee except as stated above or for a mating that produces no puppies. The
refund can be applied to a future litter at the breeder’s request. There is no fee for listing a planned mating.
Please make check payable to the ISAA and mail to:
ISAA Treasurer
Judi Vittetoe
24417 E. Rosewood
Newman Lake, WA 99025
Step-by-Step Process for Listing a Litter
1. Breeder completes and submits Litter Application Form found in Breeder’s Corner on the ISAA Website (http://www.
icelanddogs com/Listing-Application.html) to the Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC).
2. Breeder can request an analysis of the bitch and dog’s pedigrees regarding known data. The data provided may include hips, eye
health and other related data. It is not mandatory and is designed as a service to breeders.
3. BRCC Committee review includes:
a. Compliance
b. Membership
c. Other related issues
4. Photos and other information are gathered.
5. BRCC Chair contacts breeder to advise of approval or reasons litter was not approved, requests photos of sire and dam if not
already on website.
6. Breeder sends $100 litter listing fee to ISAA Treasurer when pregnancy is confirmed.
7. Litter is posted on website in appropriate section.
Terms and Conditions
(Must be met prior to the listing of a litter)
1. * Both sire and dam must have an independently verifiable OFA or PennHIP check for HD. (See Guidelines)
2. * Both sire and dam must have a current, an independently verifiable CERF exam at time of breeding. (See Guidelines)
3. * All information from prior litters must be submitted to the BRCC Chairperson. (See Guidelines)
4. Elbow x-rays are recommended but not required.
5. Both sire and dam must be registered with a kennel club. (See Guidelines)
6. Current photos of the sire and dam must be sent to the BRCC.
7. A pedigree for the litter and inbreeding coefficient scores for generations five through ten will be generated by the BRCC. New
owners may request a pedigree from the BRCC.
8. A maximum of four litters will be listed for any female. A maximum of 8 litters will be listed for any male.
9. The listing fee for non-members is $120.00.
10. Litters meeting all the requirements will be listed as: “Meets ISAA Requirements”. Litters that do not provide the required
information (numbers 1, 2, and/or 3) will not be listed. Litters that meet requirements 1, 2 & 3 but are missing information for
numbers 5, 6 and/or 8, will be listed as: “Does Not Meet ISAA Requirements”.
Release of Information
The Board of Directors of the Icelandic Sheepdog Association and the Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC) are
dedicated to maintaining the health of the Icelandic Sheepdog (ISD) in the United States. This requires the keeping of accurate health
records and maintaining the confidence of our membership and the International ISD community. By requesting that the ISAA place
your dog on this page, the breeder gives implied consent to the BRCC to release information on this website. When contacted directly
by those interested in purchasing a puppy, the BRCC will only share health information from publicly documented sources; these
include but are not limited to CERF, OFA, PennHIP, and ISIC Member Club Annual Reports. Information that has not been publicly
documented will be released when the owner or breeder has given explicit permission to do so. The BRCC will not make
recommendations to those who inquire about puppies. Individuals who wish to gather more information will be referred directly to the
breeder page and the puppy pages.
Release of information notice approved by BRCC on 3.18.08
REQUIREMENTS
Terms and Conditions
Notice of Procedural Changes: March 17, 2008
The ISAA Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC) email isaabrcc@gmail.com
The ISAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the formation of The ISAA Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC).
To read more about the BRCC, please go to http://www.icelanddogs.com/Breeders_Corner.html.
On March 15, 2008 the following information was amended by the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America’s (ISAA) Board of
Directors (BOD).
There is a fee required to list all litters on the ISAA web site. This fee is payable to the ISAA prior to the listing of a litter on the puppy
for sale page or the future litter section. The current fee is $100.00, this fee includes a membership for six puppies families at a special
Breeders rate of $15.00 a piece and a $10.00 donation to ISAA rescue . The cost is based on a litter of 6 puppies. Note: A partial
refund will be issued for litters of less than 6 puppies of $15.00 per puppy less than six and no additional fees will be required for litters
of more than 6 puppies. There will be no refund of this fee except as stated above or for a mating that produces no puppies. The
refund can be applied to a future litter at the breeder’s request. There is no fee for listing a planned mating.
Please make check payable to the ISAA and mail to:
ISAA Treasurer
Judi Vittetoe
24417 E. Rosewood
Newman Lake, WA 99025
Step-by-Step Process for Listing a Litter
1. Breeder completes and submits Litter Application Form found in Breeder’s Corner on the ISAA Website (http://www.
icelanddogs com/Listing-Application.html) to the Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC).
2. Breeder can request an analysis of the bitch and dog’s pedigrees regarding known data. The data provided may include hips, eye
health and other related data. It is not mandatory and is designed as a service to breeders.
3. BRCC Committee review includes:
a. Compliance
b. Membership
c. Other related issues
4. Photos and other information are gathered.
5. BRCC Chair contacts breeder to advise of approval or reasons litter was not approved, requests photos of sire and dam if not
already on website.
6. Breeder sends $100 litter listing fee to ISAA Treasurer when pregnancy is confirmed.
7. Litter is posted on website in appropriate section.
Terms and Conditions
(Must be met prior to the listing of a litter)
1. * Both sire and dam must have an independently verifiable OFA or PennHIP check for HD. (See Guidelines)
2. * Both sire and dam must have a current, an independently verifiable CERF exam at time of breeding. (See Guidelines)
3. * All information from prior litters must be submitted to the BRCC Chairperson. (See Guidelines)
4. Elbow x-rays are recommended but not required.
5. Both sire and dam must be registered with a kennel club. (See Guidelines)
6. Current photos of the sire and dam must be sent to the BRCC.
7. A pedigree for the litter and inbreeding coefficient scores for generations five through ten will be generated by the BRCC. New
owners may request a pedigree from the BRCC.
8. A maximum of four litters will be listed for any female. A maximum of 8 litters will be listed for any male.
9. The listing fee for non-members is $120.00.
10. Litters meeting all the requirements will be listed as: “Meets ISAA Requirements”. Litters that do not provide the required
information (numbers 1, 2, and/or 3) will not be listed. Litters that meet requirements 1, 2 & 3 but are missing information for
numbers 5, 6 and/or 8, will be listed as: “Does Not Meet ISAA Requirements”.
Release of Information
The Board of Directors of the Icelandic Sheepdog Association and the Breeding Review and Compliance Committee (BRCC) are
dedicated to maintaining the health of the Icelandic Sheepdog (ISD) in the United States. This requires the keeping of accurate health
records and maintaining the confidence of our membership and the International ISD community. By requesting that the ISAA place
your dog on this page, the breeder gives implied consent to the BRCC to release information on this website. When contacted directly
by those interested in purchasing a puppy, the BRCC will only share health information from publicly documented sources; these
include but are not limited to CERF, OFA, PennHIP, and ISIC Member Club Annual Reports. Information that has not been publicly
documented will be released when the owner or breeder has given explicit permission to do so. The BRCC will not make
recommendations to those who inquire about puppies. Individuals who wish to gather more information will be referred directly to the
breeder page and the puppy pages.
Release of information notice approved by BRCC on 3.18.08
Future Litters
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| Future litters will be listed here after mating has occurred. Listing will be moved to for sale page several weeks before litter is due, provided they meet the listing requirements. |
| Health checks must be current before this listing is move to the Future Litter or For Sale sections. |
| Listing Fee, see below, is required before this listing is updated or move to the For Sale sections. |
How To Read OFA Numbers
Hip Dysplasia
Example: IS-100E24M-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
100 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
100th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given a number
E = The phenotypic OFA evaluation, in this case E = Excellent, other normal phenotypes include G (Good) and F (Fair).
24 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 24 months
M = Sex, in this case a male
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Elbow Dysplasia
Example: IS-EL500F36-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
EL = OFA Database, in this case Elbow (EL)
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
500th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given an elbow number
F = Sex
36 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 36 months
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Cardiac
Example: DP-CA250/12M/C-PI
DP = Breed Code, in this case a Doberman Pinscher
CA = OFA Database, in this case Cardiac (CA)
250 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 250 th
Doberman to be given a cardiac number
12 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 12 months
M = Sex
C = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
C = Board Certified Cardiologist
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Thyroid
Example: ES-TH800/14F-PI
ES = Breed Code, in this case an English Setter
TH = OFA Database, in this case Thyroid (TH)
800 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 800 th
English Setter to be given a thyroid number
14 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 14 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Deafness
Example: HAV-BR5/8F-PI
HAV= Breed Code, in this case a Havanese
BR = OFA Database, in this case Deafness (BR - BAER Test)
5 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 5 th
Havanese to be given a BAER number
8 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 8 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Patellar Luxation
Example: PO-PA85/18M/S-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
PA = OFA Database, in this case Patellar Luxation (PA)
85 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 85 th
Poodle to be given a patella number
18 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 18 months
M = Sex
S = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
O = Orthopedic Surgeon
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Sebaceous Adenitis
Example: PO-SA750/60M-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
SA = OFA Database, in this case Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
750 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 750 th
Poodle to be given an SA number
60 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 60 months
M = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Example: MP-LP1/15M-PI
MP= Breed Code, in this case a Miniature Pinscher
LP = OFA Database, in this case Legg-Calve-Perthes (LP)
1 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 1st Min
Pin to be given a Legg Perthes number
15 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 15 months
M = Sex
PI - Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
DNA
Example: NF-CY500/4F-PI
NF = Breed Code, in this case a Newfoundland
CY = OFA Database, in this case Cystinuria (CY). OFA DNA Databases include:
CLAD = Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
CSNB = Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
CT = Copper Toxicosis
CY = Cystinuria
PFK = Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
PRA = Progressive Retinal Atrophy
PK = Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
RD = Renal Dysplasia
VWD - Von Willebrand's Disease
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 500 th
Newfoundland to be given a Cystinuria number
4 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 4 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
BP = By Parentage
CAR = Carrier
Hip Dysplasia
Example: IS-100E24M-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
100 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
100th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given a number
E = The phenotypic OFA evaluation, in this case E = Excellent, other normal phenotypes include G (Good) and F (Fair).
24 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 24 months
M = Sex, in this case a male
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Elbow Dysplasia
Example: IS-EL500F36-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
EL = OFA Database, in this case Elbow (EL)
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
500th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given an elbow number
F = Sex
36 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 36 months
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Cardiac
Example: DP-CA250/12M/C-PI
DP = Breed Code, in this case a Doberman Pinscher
CA = OFA Database, in this case Cardiac (CA)
250 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 250 th
Doberman to be given a cardiac number
12 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 12 months
M = Sex
C = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
C = Board Certified Cardiologist
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Thyroid
Example: ES-TH800/14F-PI
ES = Breed Code, in this case an English Setter
TH = OFA Database, in this case Thyroid (TH)
800 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 800 th
English Setter to be given a thyroid number
14 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 14 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Deafness
Example: HAV-BR5/8F-PI
HAV= Breed Code, in this case a Havanese
BR = OFA Database, in this case Deafness (BR - BAER Test)
5 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 5 th
Havanese to be given a BAER number
8 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 8 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Patellar Luxation
Example: PO-PA85/18M/S-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
PA = OFA Database, in this case Patellar Luxation (PA)
85 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 85 th
Poodle to be given a patella number
18 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 18 months
M = Sex
S = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
O = Orthopedic Surgeon
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Sebaceous Adenitis
Example: PO-SA750/60M-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
SA = OFA Database, in this case Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
750 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 750 th
Poodle to be given an SA number
60 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 60 months
M = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Example: MP-LP1/15M-PI
MP= Breed Code, in this case a Miniature Pinscher
LP = OFA Database, in this case Legg-Calve-Perthes (LP)
1 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 1st Min
Pin to be given a Legg Perthes number
15 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 15 months
M = Sex
PI - Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
DNA
Example: NF-CY500/4F-PI
NF = Breed Code, in this case a Newfoundland
CY = OFA Database, in this case Cystinuria (CY). OFA DNA Databases include:
CLAD = Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
CSNB = Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
CT = Copper Toxicosis
CY = Cystinuria
PFK = Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
PRA = Progressive Retinal Atrophy
PK = Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
RD = Renal Dysplasia
VWD - Von Willebrand's Disease
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 500 th
Newfoundland to be given a Cystinuria number
4 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 4 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
BP = By Parentage
CAR = Carrier
| When you see this logo next to a litter, that indicates that the breeder is a voluntary participant in the Canine Health and Information Center's program. These breeders have gone the extra mile in support of DNA collection and participate in the CHIC open registry of health information in our efforts to insure the continued health of the Icelandic Sheepdog. The ISAA commends these breeders. To read more about the ISAA's partnership with CHIC, please visit our health and genetics website at www.is-pedigrees.com. |
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