DOG HEALTH TESTS - explained // Watch this before buying or breeding a Newfoundland puppy

So what are health tests? Thinking of breeding or buying a Newfoundland Dog or puppy? Then please adopt or SHOP/Breed Responsibly. Newfies are prone to genetic health issues. health testing and breeding from clear parents is the only way to reduce the risks (As well as environmental factors but we will cover that in another video) Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, heart conditions such as SAS & cystuniria are issues that effect the breed and often cause crippling pain or even death. Please do not support back yard breeders by purchasing puppies from unhealth tested parents. The cost of surgery alone and the heart ache should be enough to put off most educated buyers. Links for health testing schemes: OFA- https://ofa.org/about/ ANKC- https://vetscoring.com/ for submissions & https://orchid.ankc.org.au/ more about the scheme BVA- https://www.bva.co.uk/Contact-us/ Link to find a cardiologist in the UK - https://www.vet-cardio.co.uk/heart-te... for DNA testing- https://www.affinitydna.co.uk/animal-... (if testing more than Cystunira and 2 colours it’s best to go for the 4.0 panel and use code NEW10FOUND for £10 off your order.