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Originally Posted by yorkielady06  I hope the breeder has done the basic screening of the parents and has vet checked this puppy.
Parents should have at the minimum:
Bile acid tests
Hips and knees xray'd
Regular vet visits |
Many backyard/hobby breeders as this one appears to be only have basic checkup done by their vet.
She or her vet should be able to provide proof that both parents have had bile acids tests and hips and knees xrayed. If neither can, move on. Correcting a liver shunt, luxating patellas or Legg-Perthes runs thousands of dollars.
A CERF (eyes) and a thyroid panel are a must also IMO.