Sorry to take so long to respond to this query.

No I am not saying that at all, what I am saying though is that there have, over
time, been many breeders out there, who get a clear eye reading for a dog on a
certificate that is not numbered, dog not microchipped etc, and then use
photocopys of that certificate, tamper with the dogs details and pass them off
as certificates for clear eyed dogs that have never been tested.

At least with an ACES certificate, there is a guarantee the dog the certificate
is for is accurate for that dog, as the microchip number is checked against the
dogs registration papers.

If you are not pleased with the reading, you have the right of appeal, so one
test is not a fullstop to proceedings. Also there are vets out there giving eye
certificates when they are not even a certified opthamoligist. So where does
that leave those of us that want to see true and correct readings for future
reference with the breeding of our lines?

Why is it, that we accept only certain people can give accurate hip and elbow
scores, but we baulk at an eye scheme that offers reliable recording of results?

Regardless of other opinions, I fully accept and endorse ACES and have all my
dogs tested accordingly, and would not accept a bitch to one of my dogs unless
it too either had an ACES certificate for itself, or both parents if possible.

Cheers
Robyn

--- In ozeyescheme@..., "Shelbrae Kennels" <tanksalot@...> wrote:
>
> What are you saying Robyn - that an eye test not done by an Aces Vet is not a
reputable one?
>
> Leslie
> Shelbrae Shelties
>