Absolutely! The Eye Scheme is open to all dogs and breeds including crossbreeds, unrecognised breeds, and dogs not registered with the Royal Kennel Club. 

We have created a list of breeds (formerly known as Schedule A) known to suffer from one or more of the inherited eye diseases the Eye Scheme examines for.

Breed list for inherited eye disease

A routine eye examination starts from £72.00 (inc. VAT). A full breakdown of costs can be found on our fees page.

Submission fees

We have panellists across the UK and Ireland who can perform CHS eye examinations and issue you with an official certificate for your dog. You can book an eye examination appointment by contacting a panellist. You can also book to attend a specific eye testing clinic session- view the eye testing clinic dates and locations for the next 3 months.

Find an eye panellist

Please contact your eye panellist to obtain a copy.

Find an eye panellist

To appeal the result of an eye examination please email [email protected]

Appeals process

From 1st January 2026

Grade 1:
Less than 25% of the total circumference of the Pectinate Ligament is abnormal. These dogs may be
classed as normal/mildly affected.
Grade 2:
Between 25% and 75% of the total circumference of the Pectinate Ligament is abnormal. These dogs may
be classed as moderately affected.
Grade 3:
This is where there is more than 75% of the total circumference of the Pectinate Ligament is abnormal.
These dogs may be classed as severely affected.

Prior to 1st January 2026

Previously the scheme was classed as 4 grades:

Grade 0 - Normal iridocorneal angle (ICA) with no/minimal (0%-<1%) pectinate ligament abnormality (PLA)

Grade 1 - 1-25% of ICA affected by PLA

Grade 2 - 26-75% of ICA affected by PLA

Grade 3 - >75% of ICA affected by PLA, and/or severe narrowing of ICA

Gonioscopy Guidance January 2026

• Known Inherited Ocular Diseases
• Litter Screening Checklist
• Gonioscopy Guidance
• Information for Owners