These I feel ought to be done on every adult dog before being bred:
A very careful and thorough physical exam
Complete Blood Panel
Bile Acid Test
Brucellosis Test
And these are the Health certifications available. I'm always impressed when breeders officially clear their dogs for various health issues.
Patella and hips cleared & certified by OFA
OFA: Patellar Luxation
OFA: Patellar Luxation
OFA: Hip Dysplasia
OFA: Hip Dysplasia
OFA: Legg-Calve-Perthes
OFA: Legg-Calve-Perthes
Eyes checked & cleared & certified by CERF
CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation
CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Heart checked & cleared & certified by OFA
OFA: Cardiac Congenital Disease
OFA: Cardiac Congenital Disease
Thyroid checked & cleared & certified by OFA
OFA: Thyroid
OFA: Thyroid
Ears checked & cleared & certified by OFA
OFA: Deafness
OFA: DNA Testing
(personally, I think this probably isn't needed for our breed..)
and of course...research into the pedigrees of the dogs for any past health issues in the lines..
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~Magnifique Yorkies~
Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.