Psychology Today | 16.12.2025 07:18
What if there was an easy way to assess if the puppy or dog you’re thinking of getting is actually healthy? Up until now, this has involved looking up the health tests required for the breed you’re interested in and then asking the breeder if the parent dogs have passed those health checks. But the problem is, even if a puppy’s parents have passed those checks and have healthy hips and eyes, there are still other innate health issues that the puppy might have, like breathing issues due to a flat face. And in many cases, those issues are considered “normal for the breed,” despite the fact that they can cause serious welfare issues.
