Age Notes for the Ambassador for Health Award:

Congenital Cardiac, Patellar Luxation, Spinal Database Submission, Tracheal Hypoplasia & Thyroid – Dogs must be 12 months of age or older on the date of the examination. A veterinary cardiologist, other veterinary specialist, or any veterinary practitioner may perform OFA cardiac testing. Certification by Echocardiogram is preferred.

Hips/Elbow Dysplasia – Dogs must be 24 months of age or older at the time of the radiography for OFA certification. PennHip can be done as early as 16 weeks. Only the top 50% of the breed for distraction index will be recognized for award when submitting PennHip report

⦁ The French Bulldog that is applying for the Ambassador for Health Award must be owned or co-owned by a French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada member in good standing. It is not necessary to be a French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada member at the time the tests were performed.
⦁ Certificates will be awarded to all French bulldogs whose owners have submitted a completed application and the required verification to the Health Committee prior to December 31st of the submitting year. All awards are designed to be a one-time award for each recipient rather than a reoccurring, annual award. Additional levels can be applied for in subsequent years provided all required verification is provided to the Health Committee. Each eligible French bulldog will be awarded a certificate suitable for framing which indicates the level of achievement and details the health certifications the dog has successfully completed. Certificates will be mailed out following printing.