Originally Posted by
Dakota Creek
With the high demand for puppies these days most long-time breeders have a waiting list for their upcoming litters. Many have jumped into breeding due to this demand and higher puppy prices and do little to ensure healthy litters.
Find a breeder who has health clearances on both side and dam. These days for labs, along with hip, elbow and eye clearances (x-ray and physical exam) along with CNM, EIC and PRA (genetic) clearances are being done.
You may be aware of the information above, but could not believe hearing of a “breeder” selling a litter telling potential buyers that he didn’t need to do hip and elbow clearances on his dam as she was “clear by parentage”! Impossible as this is a physical exam! 😠 Definitely someone who is just in it for the $$$ and not wanting to spend the money to ensure he was breeding healthy pups.
Definitely need to do your homework as a puppy buyer these days. Good luck with your search!