
Our August 2008 Champion of Health is the Great Pyrenees, Ch. Rivergrove’s Kendall-Jackson; bred, owned, and handled by Jean Boyd. Kendall has proven himself in the ring with multiple all breed Best in Shows, multiple Specialty Best of Breeds, and GPCA Hall of Fame status. Kendall comes from a long line of health screened dogs, has OFA Hip, Cardiac, and Patella certifications, and has met the breed requirements for CHIC. Perhaps even more importantly, Kendall has excelled as a sire with over 50 champion offspring. Of these, over 40 of them have OFA health certifications, and 15 of them have also attained CHIC status. Kendall is a beautiful, successful, healthy dog, and is passing these traits consistently to his get.
Note – the OFA “Champion of Health” is not an official title issued by the OFA, AKC, or other registry. The “Champion of Health” is a monthly website feature that celebrates dogs that have achieved significant accomplishments, whether in the ring, field, performance events, as working dogs, or as producers, AND that have the full complement of breed appropriate health screening.If you have a dog that you believe meets the criteria that you would like to submit for consideration, please submit this application form to the OFA.