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Originally Posted by cally930  But if most breeders sell off their puppies at 12 weeks - isn't the bile acid test and the OFA testing, then useless. The OP was (correct me if I'm wrong) asking what tests should be done prior to puppies going to their new homes. |
The "minimum" age is 12 weeks per YTCA code of conduct.
If breeders are placing pups at 12 weeks of age, then in my opinion, it is up to the breeder to make prior arrangements for bile acid testing. And then there are breeders who are now holding back their pups until 16 weeks. Another advantage to this is to insure that the pup has their full compliment (minus rabies) of vaccinations.
OFA's are not valid until 2 years of age and should be done on breeding/show dogs.