The breeder told me that the tests at such a young age are inconclusive by the way.
My assumption(albeit wrong) that a good breeder would be well informed. I did some research and saw that there is some evidence to her statement but the leading experts in liver shunt say test the dog early. I now realize that she just didn't want to do it. So my advice to people who are purchasing a puppy is get the bile acid test even if you have to pay for it and don't be hoodwinked by a breeder.When I told the breeder I was going to get the bile acid test done during the first couple of days of having the dog, she said it would be a waste of money. I thought she was honorable. Now I know.
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