At Little Rogue Danes, we prioritize real health, not compliance with outdated tracking systems. That’s why we do NOT microchip our dogs and do NOT participate in OFA’s CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) program, because wellness should come before unnecessary bureaucracy.

The CHIC program is marketed as a way to compile health data for dogs, often linked to their microchip numbers

for easier tracking. But here’s the truth:

🚨 You Don’t Need CHIC to Prove Health, A CHIC number does NOT mean a dog is healthier, it just means their health tests have been submitted to a database. We already test our dogs thoroughly, and their OFA records can be reviewed directly without forcing them into an unnecessary tracking system.

🚨 CHIC Relies on Microchipping, Which We Oppose , Many CHIC certifications link to microchip numbers, but we refuse to implant cancer-linked foreign objects into our dogs just to fit into a system that isn’t required for real health.

🚨 Public OFA Records Are Enough, Our dogs’ health records are already available on OFA’s website for anyone who wants to review them. There’s no need to submit them to CHIC, which adds nothing to a dog’s actual wellness.

The Flaws of Microchipping: Why We Refuse to Use It

Microchips are NOT a nationwide or statewide tracking system. The idea that they provide a reliable way to find lost dogs is false.

🔴 No Universal Database, There isn’t one central system for microchips. Instead, multiple private companies maintain separate databases, and if a lost dog isn’t registered with the right one, it may never be identified.

🔴 Microchips Can Fail or Migrate , Chips can die, stop responding, or move to other areas in the body, making them difficult (or impossible) to scan. Some have even migrated near joints, nerves, and vital organs, causing pain and inflammation.

🔴 Cancer Risks Are Real – Studies have linked microchips to tumor formation. Chronic inflammation from a foreign object under the skin is a known precursor to cancer, something we refuse to risk with our dogs.

🔴 EMF Exposure – Scanners use electromagnetic fields (EMF) to detect chips. While marketed as harmless, EMF radiation exposure has been linked to cancer, nervous system damage, and hormone disruption in both humans and animals.