CHONDRODYSPLASIA (Ch'd)

Chondrodysplasia is a genetic disorder in which puppies are born with bone deformities, which may become evident in abnormal shape and length of limbs as they grow.  Also known as "dwarfism", chondrodysplasia is caused by a simple recessive gene, which means that both parents must carry this gene to produce an affected (chondrodysplastic) puppy.

In very young puppies (under six weeks of age), the deformity is usually impossible to detect without x-rays, even to the practiced eye. Chondrodysplastic dogs (dwarfs) can be affected in varying degrees.  Some adults may appear almost normal, perhaps just unusually small, while others may have a disturbing resemblance to a Bassett hound. Chondrodysplastic Malamutes can vary in size, just as normal Malamutes do. 

If you wish to apply for Ch'd certification from the Australian Chondrodyplasia Certification Scheme please complete the form below. Once payment ($10.00 per dog - see below) and pedigree registration papers for each dog has been received, a probability of carrying the Ch'd gene can be calculated and a certificate will be issued for dogs that receive a pass rating under the criteria of the scheme (ie. probability equal to or less than 6.25% based on current data).

PLEASE NOTE:

Once your form is submitted, you are required to submit the following, either by email to amcv@bigpond.com
or postal to:
  AMCV Secretary
  PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099
  Australia

1.  Payment for each application
     - $10.00 for payments by Australian cheque/money order or by direct deposit into the AMCV bank account (please email for details)
     - $12.00 for each application if paying via PayPal - please select the number of applications and click the "Pay Now" button above
     - if paying via cheque or money order, please make it out to "ALASKAN MALAMUTE CLUB, VIC (INC.)"
     PLEASE NOTE: bank deposits/cheques will not be accepted from international applicants.

2.  Current copy of pedigree registration papers.

3.  Stamped, self-addressed DL or A4 sized envelope fir return of your certificate(s).

**Please allow 8 weeks for processing.
*** AMCV Ch'd Certification will be based on current data and may be subject to amendment should new data become available.