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Health Testing
Responsible breeders perform OFA, CHIC, and genetic health screenings on breeding dogs to reduce inherited conditions and ensure healthy puppies.
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Ethical breeders follow AKC and breed club standards, producing puppies with predictable temperament, size, and conformation to breed characteristics.
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Good breeders provide ongoing guidance and will take their puppies back if circumstances change, ensuring no dog ends up in a shelter.
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