Respiratory Function Grading Scheme
How can I book?
A regional assessor list is available on The Kennel Club’s website with all of the current assessors able to complete these assessments. For more information, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/rfgs.
A regional assessor list is available on The Kennel Club’s website with all of the current assessors able to complete these assessments. For more information, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/rfgs.
What happens during the assessment?
Your dog will be assessed by a specially trained vet who will initially use a stethoscope to listen to your dog’s breathing while they are calm and relaxed. Your dog will then be encouraged to move around an exercise area at a brisk pace for 3 minutes, either by the vet or yourself. The vet will then listen to your dog’s breathing again and will use a list of criteria to give a grade.
Your dog will be assessed by a specially trained vet who will initially use a stethoscope to listen to your dog’s breathing while they are calm and relaxed. Your dog will then be encouraged to move around an exercise area at a brisk pace for 3 minutes, either by the vet or yourself. The vet will then listen to your dog’s breathing again and will use a list of criteria to give a grade.
How much does it cost?
Each assessor will have their own assessment fee which may vary between assessors. Please enquire with the assessor in advance on booking an appointment. This will include the £5 admin fee for The Kennel Club.
Each assessor will have their own assessment fee which may vary between assessors. Please enquire with the assessor in advance on booking an appointment. This will include the £5 admin fee for The Kennel Club.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring your dog’s Kennel Club registration certificate and microchip identification in order for your dog’s assessment to be completed. An assessment form will be completed by the regional assessor and a copy will be given to you following the assessment, with another copy sent to The Kennel Club for publication including on the Health Test Results Finder.
You will need to bring your dog’s Kennel Club registration certificate and microchip identification in order for your dog’s assessment to be completed. An assessment form will be completed by the regional assessor and a copy will be given to you following the assessment, with another copy sent to The Kennel Club for publication including on the Health Test Results Finder.
How often do I need to have my dog assessed?
As BOAS is a complex syndrome the ways in which it can affect a dog may change over an individual’s lifetime. Therefore it is recommended that dogs are assessed from the age of 12 months and that this is
repeated every two years for their lifetime, or until you stop using them for breeding.
As BOAS is a complex syndrome the ways in which it can affect a dog may change over an individual’s lifetime. Therefore it is recommended that dogs are assessed from the age of 12 months and that this is
repeated every two years for their lifetime, or until you stop using them for breeding.