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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes.  My breeder even has a clause in the contract stipulating that you inform them.  With documentation they will take the dog back and/or give you another from the next litter. We chose neither, as it wasn't a huge problem and not something the testing would have disclosed, just an FYI to them.  Sometimes genetic issues pop up without prior warning, in dogs and people.[/quote]

Genetic issues tested for-Yes.  There are issues with breeds because legit breeders might produce litters designed to increase their chances in the hierarchy of the conformation show ring.  One had some great dogs also actually trained and successful in hunting trials or agility. Or capable of succeeding at the the training.  Then they infuse a breeding for looks only- trend that increases current all the way to the top -Westminster.

So we had a wonderful disposition dog with major orthopedic problems from that type of breeding.  Hybrids, rescues, etc might have no sort of testing.  Next dog we get will be from a breeder that all parents etc are active in obedience, agility, hunting as the main focus-NOT conformation show ring.

One person bought a supposed lab-golden mix.  Is part hound and acts like one as far as trainability.  [/quote]

+1 to this. Our first childhood Springer Spaniel came from a show breeder. They originally kept him to show but decided to sell him when he developed spots in the wrong place and so could not be shown. He had an amazing disposition but developed a genetic heart condition at 6. Our next Springer Spaniel we adopted from hunting lines. His disposition was not as calm, but he was still a great dog and lived a long healthy life to 16.[/quote]

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