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Health testing and puppy health

Health testing is a vital piece of a responsible breeding program when heritable conditions are present, but diet, exercise, environment, and genetics can all factor into whether a dog develops a health condition or disease. If breeders use health testing to identify risk factors in potential breeding dogs, it may significantly decrease the likelihood of many conditions appearing during your dog's lifetime.

Performing the proper health tests is key, but it's just as important to work with your breeder to understand how diet, exercise, and environmental conditions affect your specific breed.

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