How To Read OFA Numbers
http://www.offa.org/hipgrade.html
Hip Dysplasia
Example: IS-100E24M-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
100 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case
the 100th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given a number
E = The phenotypic OFA evaluation, in this case E = Excellent, other normal phenotypes include G (Good) and F (Fair).
24 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 24 months
M = Sex, in this case a male
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Elbow Dysplasia
Example: IS-EL500F36-PI
IS = Breed Code, in this case an Icelandic Sheepdog
EL = OFA Database, in this case Elbow (EL)
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal within a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case
the 500th Icelandic Sheepdog to be given an elbow number
F = Sex
36 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 36 months
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Cardiac
Example: DP-CA250/12M/C-PI
DP = Breed Code, in this case a Doberman Pinscher
CA = OFA Database, in this case Cardiac (CA)
250 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
250 th Doberman to be given a cardiac number
12 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 12 months
M = Sex
C = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
C = Board Certified Cardiologist
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Thyroid
Example: ES-TH800/14F-PI
ES = Breed Code, in this case an English Setter
TH = OFA Database, in this case Thyroid (TH)
800 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
800 th English Setter to be given a thyroid number
14 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 14 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Deafness
Example: HAV-BR5/8F-PI
HAV= Breed Code, in this case a Havanese
BR = OFA Database, in this case Deafness (BR - BAER Test)
5 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the 5
th Havanese to be given a BAER number
8 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 8 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Patellar Luxation
Example: PO-PA85/18M/S-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
PA = OFA Database, in this case Patellar Luxation (PA)
85 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
85 th Poodle to be given a patella number
18 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 18 months
M = Sex
S = Suffix indicating the area of specialty of the attending veterinarian.
P = General Practitioner
S = Specialist
O = Orthopedic Surgeon
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Sebaceous Adenitis
Example: PO-SA750/60M-PI
PO = Breed Code, in this case a Poodle
SA = OFA Database, in this case Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
750 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
750 th Poodle to be given an SA number
60 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 60 months
M = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Example: MP-LP1/15M-PI
MP= Breed Code, in this case a Miniature Pinscher
LP = OFA Database, in this case Legg-Calve-Perthes (LP)
1 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
1st Min Pin to be given a Legg Perthes number
15 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 15 months
M = Sex
PI - Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
DNA
Example: NF-CY500/4F-PI
NF = Breed Code, in this case a Newfoundland
CY = OFA Database, in this case Cystinuria (CY). OFA DNA Databases include:
CLAD = Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
CSNB = Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
CT = Copper Toxicosis
CY = Cystinuria
PFK = Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
PRA = Progressive Retinal Atrophy
PK = Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
RD = Renal Dysplasia
VWD - Von Willebrand's Disease
500 = Ascending numerical identifier given to each animal with a breed evaluated as normal and given a number, in this case the
500 th Newfoundland to be given a Cystinuria number
4 = The age in months when the testing was done, in this case 4 months
F = Sex
PI = Indicates that the animal has been permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip.
NOPI = Indicates that the animal lacks a permanent identification.
BP = By Parentage
CAR = Carrier