I don't think it's ever a shame when people take a test that can be used as a breeding tool to help them improve. Pass or fail, they got out there and tried and hopefully learned something in the process that will help them do better either in breeding or just in raising future dogs. (Because the way they are raised and socialized is also a part of what you see in the WAE, not just inherent qualities.)
Besides, does one have to pass all of the other tests to be in there? I don't think so. How does one "pass" a vWD test, for eg? As you know, Kim, even an affected dog can have a long and prosperous life and can be bred so as not to pass on the affected status to any offspring.
It's all information. I don't think it does any good to point fingers at it being good or bad information. Pointing fingers when someone doesn't pass something like the WAE doesn't exactly encourage them to want to do it in the future with other dogs.
Anyway, as to the original question, no, my dogs don't have CHIC numbers. All of the required health testing is done. Since I live in Canada and don't have *easy* access to the WAEs, my dogs are taken through Temperament Tests administered by Temperament Test Associates here in Canada and therefore do not quality for the CHIC program.
) then hips/elbows. Hopefully Cardio shortly after she's two. I just have to get into a clinic that is near by.