Have the sire (father) and dam (mother) been tested and are the results available?

Reputable breeders should test all breeding stock and a written copy of the tests should be made available if you request them. These tests are call BAER (hearing) test, auscultation (heart) and/or Doppler Echocardiogram (heart), UPC (urine protein cretonne ratio – kidney), and palpation for checking patella luxation .