What tests should a reputable breeder have done to assure healthy puppies and healthy parents?
• Before you select a puppy from a breeder, you should make certain that both parents are tested for certain genetic disorders. One of these is VWD — Von Willebrand’s Disease, which is a hereditary coagulation bleeding disorder. An eye test for clear eyes can be performed by an Opthalmic Veterinarian and then can be registered with the Cerf {the Canine Eye Registry Foundation www.vmdb.org/cerf.html; and the OFA test for elbows (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) – rated fair, good or excellent for hip dysplasia (www.offa.org). Please see PetEducation.com for further information on all of these diseases.
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