In Cairns, you should expect to
see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal.
In Pekes, you should expect to
see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal.
In Borzoi, you should expect to
see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal.
Not exact matches
Please
see all of her
health clearances on the Puppies page.
Prospective buyers can
see where litters are raised, talk to the breeder about
health clearances and socialization, and meet the dam of the litter.
Ask to
see proof that the dogs are up - to - date on vaccinations, and that all the
health clearances have been done.
Some breeders use a male from other breeders but he should have a photo of the dog and all the paperwork for
health clearances for you to look at; however, it is a must to
see the female.
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.