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Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Bichon Frise adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
Bichons can suffer from an autoimmune condition known as immotile cilia syndrome (or Kartagener's syndrome). It is thought to be hereditary, but there is no current genetic test for this.