Today's dog breeders have a number of different things to consider when choosing dogs to use for breeding, including: - Temperament - Breed type and characteristics - Health test results - Genetic diversity - General health of the sire and dam - Responsible breeders will consider the health of their puppies to be a priority, which increases the probability that they will go on to live long and happy lives. All dogs (including purebreds) can suffer from hereditary conditions. As Reputable breeders we test our dogs for these before breeding to ensure the healthiest of puppies, so you can speak to us about any potential health problems or concerns. Parents are fully hip and spine and Trachea Scored and are within the expected breeding range set by specialists we also DNA for hereditary disorders within our breed and add any ongoing health test that are available to us. All puppies are vet and health Checked prior to leaving for their new homes.