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CH Eastham’s Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699

aka Mafi

Out of Multi-AKC Major-Pointed, Best of Opposite Winner over a lovely group of champions, including Nationally ranked Top Ten Specials and FBDCA Designated Specialty Best of Opposite Winner in Sweepstakes, Multi-American Champion producer Miss Dior von Habox, Mafi is the first American-bred son of World Winner and Multi-Champion Mafioso Del Novizala, and has earned Best Puppy, Best Puppy Group 4, and wrapped up his Championship Title with Four Majors!

We couldn't be more proud!

“An individual is not an eye, a hip, or a heart. Each individual carries tens of thousands of genes, and each is part of the breed's gene pool. Breeders must consider all aspects, such as health issues, conformation, temperament, and working ability. Making breeding decisions based on a single testable gene is inappropriate.”- Jerold S Bell, DVM

​Director, OFA - The Canine Health Information Center

What is the CHIC Certification Program?

The OFA created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by partnering with participating parent clubs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds. They’ve established a recommended protocol for breed-specific health screenings. Dogs tested in accordance with that protocol are recognized with a CHIC number and certification.

At OFA, they recognize that the more information stored and accessible in these databases, the better it will be for every breed. And so they encourage all breeders to attain CHIC Certification if their breed participates in the CHIC program.

A dog achieves CHIC Certification if it has been screened for every disease recommended by the parent club for that breed and those results are publicly available in the database. See the recommended screenings by breed.