What is the THC Open Registry?
A – The THC Open Registry is an expansion on the Open Hip/Eye/Heart Registry which has been administered by the NSDTR Club of Canada for more than 20 years.

What is the difference between the THC Open Registry and the NSDTRC’s Open Hip/Eye/Heart Registry?
A – The THC Open Registry represents a shift in focus to whole litter information and an expansion of the kinds of health information collected. Breeders can provide the THC with buyer information and the THC will send information packages on THC registration to those new owners. Whole litter information is the key that will provide a more accurate picture of the health of the worldwide Toller population and which will help breeders to make breeding decisions that benefit all Toller owners.

When will the THC Open Registry begin?
A – Yet to be determined. At that time, the information currently held in the NSDTRC’s Open Hip/Eye/Heart Registry will be rolled into the new database. Watch for updates on this process.

Why an “Open” Registry?
A – It’s imperative that all health and genetic information be available to all Toller breeders so that they can make informed breeding decisions in an effort to reduce genetic disease in the breed.

What information will be collected by the THC for the Open Registry?
A – All health and genetic information (clearances, veterinary reports, etc) affecting an individual or individuals in the breed.

How will collection be done?
A – Forms will be available from the THC. Original forms (requiring signatures) as well as supporting documentation must be sent to the THC.

Who can participate?
A – Any Toller owner can participate in the ongoing data collection.

Can I include Tollers that are deceased?
A – Absolutely, in fact it is encouraged that you do so. This information is important so that a full history of the breed is known.

My Toller is healthy – why should I participate?
A – It’s essential that we collect information on all individuals so that the whole story is known.

My Toller won’t be bred – why should I participate?
A – Whole family information is important when making breeding decisions. Knowing the health status of siblings, half siblings, aunts/uncles, etc. is important, regardless of whether or not they were in the breeding pool.

How can I register my Toller with the THC?
A –  It’s as simple as mailing in the information. If you’ve already submitted your dog’s information to the NSDTRC’s Hip/Eye/Heart Registry, that information will be rolled into the new THC Open Registry. If your dog is not in that Registry or if you want to add new information you will be able to obtain forms and instructions by contacting the THC (www.tollerhealth.com).

How do I update my Toller’s information in the THC
A –  Once the THC Registry is up and running, updated information can be submitted using forms that will be available from the THC. To update your dog’s information with any condition or disease, simply fill out a THC registration form and attach the required documentation.

Do I send health certificates and veterinary reports in with my THC registration forms?
A – Yes, copies of health certificates and veterinary reports will be required and will be kept on the individual dogs file with the THC.

Can I include information on Tollers that I don’t own or didn’t breed?
A – No, all information must come from the owner or breeder.

Is the data in the Registry going to be verifiable with hard copy proof?
A – Yes, all information received by the THC will be kept on file in a central location.  Each individual dog will have his/her own file and updates will be added as they are received.  All information entered into the THC database must be backed up with health certificates and lab or veterinary reports,  and must be sent with a registration form signed by the owner or breeder.

How will the information be reported to the Toller community?
A – A Toller Health Browser will be established on the internet. Printed reports will also be available.