By certifying our breeding stock, and submitting most of our older dogs as well, we are doing our part to establish a database which will be of value to all SFT breeders. An important part of certification is to establish PEDIGREE DEPTH - quite simply, a dog with multiple clear ancestors are less likely to produce the problem. Submitting non-passing dogs is the next step.

We encourage ALL serious breeders to make the effort to certify their dogs. Intelligent use of programs like OFA for screening breeding stock has helped many other breeds, some with a far greater prevalence and severity of problems than exist in Smooth Fox Terriers today.

Smooth Fox Terriers are a very sound and healthy breed, with relatively few genetic problems.
Our vigilance as breeders today will keep our breed sound and healthy for future generations. For more information, please visit the OFA website and database at www.offa.org. You can also search the OFA database for any breed.

Virginia M. O'Connor - Laurelton Smooths