The USDA has not the slightest interest
in...
whether the breeder knows anything about his breed
whether the
dogs used for breeding look like their breed
whether the
dogs used for breeding act like their breed
whether the
dogs used for breeding are free of genetic health problems such as
hip dysplasia, eye diseases, or heart defects — all of which show up long after you buy the puppy.
The greater majority of radiographs are sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for a determination as to
whether or not the
dog in question has, or is prone to, Degenerative Joint Disease or
Hip Dysplasia.