Frequently Asked Questions

Listed below are answers to common questions we receive.
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All breeds should have the routine eye test performed on an annual basis (this can be delayed if there is a pause in breeding). The gonioscopy eye test is only recommended in certain breeds and should be performed every 3 years.

The main breeds for which gonioscopy is advised are as follows:

  • Basset Hound
  • Border Collie
  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  • Hungarian Vizsla
  • Japanese Shiba Inu
  • Leonberger
  • Flatcoated Retriever
  • Golden Retriever
  • Siberian Husky
  • American Cocker Spaniel
  • Cocker Spaniel
  • English Springer Spaniel
  • Welsh Springer Spaniel
  • Spanish Water Dog

Dogs can be tested from 6 months of age. Litter screening of puppies is performed 6-12 weeks of age.

We will need to apply some eye drops which take around 20 minutes to take effect. The entire duration of an appointment will be approximately 30 minutes.

The routine eye test should be performed every 12 months if the dog is actively bred from. Gonioscopy (only required in certain breeds) should be performed every 3 years.

No. There is no need to arrive earlier than the advised appointment time.

Your results will be submitted to the BVA immediately following the examination. It is the the responsibility of the BVA (not the KC) to input the results onto the KC website. If your results do not appear on the KC website then please phone the BVA.

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