Here are the major Health tests that a reputable breeder would do:
Brucellosis (STD)
BAT (Bile Acid Test)
(test for shunt but cannot indicate if sire/dam is a carrier of the disease)
OFA – Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
-Patella
-Legg-Calve Perthes
-Autoimmune Thyroiditis
-Hip Dysplasia
Additionally, although new, it's a great idea to ask a breeder if they've CHIC certified their dogs. If not certified with CHIC, ask why not.
The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The CHIC, working with participating parent clubs, provides a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.
CERF – Canine Eye Registration Foundation
*ALL of this information came from the YT library & since it was apparent that all you really want to do is argue about how great these people are, I did the legwork for you. I'd still encourage every prospective parent to educate themselves on what makes a GOOD breeder a GOOD BREEDER. |