Before breeding,
I do health clearances for hip dysplasia, vWD, and eyes.
Not exact matches
Duo
does take donated dogs with proper
health clearances, medical history, and the dog must pass a temperament evaluation to ensure it is appropriate for the program.
If you have purchased a show quality animal, you should make every effort to finish the dog and
do the proper
health clearances before breeding.
If the breeder can't or won't show you written
health clearances on both parents (and preferably further back), and doesn't guarantee that puppy for life, then RUN
DO NOT WALK AWAY and FIND ANOTHER BREEDER.
Ask if the purchase price includes any sort of
health guarantee, and what
health clearances have been
done on the puppies or the parents.
They come with a standard
health guarantee and he
does the
clearances, and he has honest testimonials and fans.
We would love the chance to share our bragging book of the
health clearances we have
done our our dogs, their parents, and even their grandparents!
However, the CHIC Registry
does report the actual test results, including
clearances and additional
health data, for each dog and the dog's close relatives.
They usually
do not screen for
health problems and will be unable to produce
health clearances for their breeding stock.
If you're buying a puppy, always
do your research and work with a responsible breeder who can provide
health clearances on their dogs, and who is committed to the well - being and good temperament of their puppies.
Breeding dogs that
do not have «
clearance» from breeding organizations can lead to breed dilution and a much weaker dog with various inbred
health conditions.
Ask to see proof that the dogs are up - to - date on vaccinations, and that all the
health clearances have been
done.
I'll tell you what you need to know about
health clearance tests and how to verify that they've been
done.
A recent study conducted by the University of California, Davis found that mixed breed dogs don't necessarily have a less likely chance to inherit canine disorders, so if you're looking for a shichon puppy, request to see the same
health clearances you'd expect from a breeder of purebreds.
Because some
health problems don't appear until a dog reaches full maturity,
health clearances aren't issued to dogs younger than 2 years old.
Some boarding facilities will not require vet
clearance, but it is a good idea to
do this anyway, just in case there is some
health concern that will cause boarding to be an unhealthy or unhappy experience for your pet.
To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from a puppy mill, a pet store, or a breeder who doesn't provide
health clearances or guarantees.