They have carefully researched pedigrees, double -
checked health clearances, nurtured the dam, and raised the puppies in their homes.
Not exact matches
Check that both parents have
health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for patellas (knees) and thyroid and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF).
They will have available copies of pedigrees if relevant, and details of both parents»
health clearances for you to
check.
If a breeder says their dogs have
health clearances,
check them out!
You can confirm
health clearances by
checking the OFA web site (offa.org).
After acceptance to the program, you will need a tuberculosis
clearance within the past twelve months, a tetanus vaccination with the past ten years,
health insurance, and a criminal
clearance check.
Policies made available without a prior
health check - up are bound to offer lower coverage as compared to those that are given post
health clearance as the insurance company has to compensate for the risk associated with unknown
health issues that may have been uncovered during a medical test.