The requirements for each certificate level are:

Bronze

successful completion of any 3 of the eligible certifications/DNA screenings

Silver

successful completion of any 4 of the eligible certifications/DNA screenings

Gold

successful completion of any 5 of the eligible certifications/DNA screenings

Platinum

successful completion of 6 of the eligible certifications/DNA screenings

Diamond

successful completion of all eligible certifications/DNA screenings

Age Notes for the Ambassador for Health Award:

Congenital Cardiac, Patellar Luxation, Tracheal Hypoplasia & Thyroid – Dogs must be 12 months of age or older on the date of the examination.

Hips/Elbow Dysplasia – Dogs must be 24 months of age or older at the time of the radiography. A veterinary cardiologist, other veterinary specialist, or any veterinary practitioner may perform OFA cardiac testing. Certification by Echocardiogram is preferred.

General notes for THE BCC health PROGRAM:

HEALTH PIONEER (HP) DESIGNATION ADDED TO THE HEALTH AWARD PROGRAM

Any bulldog having been tested under the new Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) will be granted a BCC Health Pioneer award in addition to the Ambassador for Health (AFH) award. RFGS provides a method to measure the presence and severity of the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in bulldogs and other brachy breeds. The test was developed by Cambridge University veterinarians, UK, and is certified by the Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) since 2022.

• The Bulldog that is applying for the Ambassador for Health award must be owned or co-owned by a Bulldog Club of Canada member in good standing. It is not necessary to be a Bulldog Club of Canada member at the time the tests were performed.
• Certificates will be awarded to all Bulldogs whose owners have submitted a completed application and the required verification to the Health Committee prior to our January Annual General Meeting. 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 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. Health awards will be announced at the annual general meeting . HOF and Health Awards certificates will be distributed to the dog owners at a special ceremony  of the  National Specialty show . Certificates will be mailed after or at the request of the dog owners .

Dr Nicole Gravel, DVM

Director of Health 

Deadline for the above is December 31, 2023