OTBA E.V. member
We are proud members of the OTBA association.
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The OTBA e.V. has made the registration of DNA PROFILES mandatory (in accordance with the international ISAG Standard).
This serves as proof of identity for all breeding dogs.
X-rays and Teeth
The OTBA requires X-rays for breeding purposes to check for elbow dysplasia (ED), hip dysplasia (HD), and spondylosis.
For the HD X-ray, the standard X-ray (stretched hindquarters) is required.
The left or right side is indicated with a corresponding capital letter. The hip weight can only be objectively assessed if the pelvis is positioned exactly ventro-dorsally and the femurs are parallel. For this reason, the dog must be deeply sedated or anesthetized.
A total of four images are required for the ED photo. Two medio-lateral images and two cranio-caudal images per elbow.
Poor quality X-rays will not be assessed.
The identity of the dog must be identifiable based on the X-rays.
For breeding research, the images must be described as follows:
- Name of the practice or practice owner
- Date of the X-ray examination
- Chip number of the dog and pedigree number
- Date of birth
- Pedigree name and name of the owner.
Images with insufficient, incorrect, provisional, or erasable identity will not be assessed.
From 2014, the OTBA requires an X-ray of the spine for all dogs. For dogs with a short or kinked tail, this X-ray for spondylosis was already mandatory.
The dental status can be determined and documented by the veterinarian during the ED/HD examination; hypodontia and polyodontia can be determined exactly.
Breeding
It is essential that dog breeding complies with animal welfare principles. That is why the OTBA observes the following points:
- Health and vitality as a basic goal
- Avoiding related bloodlines
- Avoiding excessive anatomical, physiological, and ethological overtyping
- Avoiding or limiting hereditary disorders and defects.
In addition to striving for breed-typical characteristics, which remain desirable in the species-specific context, other principles must also be met for animal welfare reasons:
- Fertility
- Normal birth process
- Few or no stillbirths
- Resistance to disease
The decision to breed dogs and select a mating partner is based on the principle of compensating for characteristics and giving special priority to other traits.
The OTBA employs qualified veterinarians who provide advice on breeding and can also supervise mating.
Breeding-related examinations:
- Lord Dr. med vet K.-H. Hennecken
- Offiziell bestellte Vereinsverterärin Frau Dr. med. vet. Andrea Reiners
- Beratende Verterinärin Frau Dr. med. vet. Harriet Eder
Quality of life, health, and family suitability
Through its breeding regulations, the OTBA complies with § 11b of the German Animal Welfare Act in its current form and has the overarching objective of improving and preventing hereditary abnormalities. In this context, the dog is viewed in general terms.
Avoiding primitive traits in the selection of breeding animals and complying with the rules of § 11b of the Tierschutzgesetz is very important to the OTBA.
The cooperation of breeders and stud dog owners with the same ideas should contribute to breeding dogs with a good quality of life, which grow up in excellent health and function well within a family. A basic requirement is to work with and consult recognized veterinarians with various specializations.
The goal is to breed family and/or therapy dogs and promote these characteristics.
The OTBA therefore respects the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals.
It is necessary to breed in accordance with the principles of
animal welfare. The following points are therefore very important to the OTBA:
- Health and vitality as a basic goal.
- Avoiding breeding with close relatives (inbreeding)
- Avoiding excessive anatomical, physiological, and ethological characteristics
(over-typing) - Avoiding and limiting hereditary diseases and defects.
In addition to striving for breed-typical characteristics, which remain desirable in the breed-specific context, other principles must also be met for animal welfare reasons:
- Fertility
- Normal birth process (avoiding difficult births)
- Few or no stillbirths
- High resistance to disease
- Long life expectancy
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Contact details
Municipality of Emmen
The Netherlands
Whatsapp: 06 – 45 75 25 00
Email: lavenderbulldogs@outlook.com
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