A dog wouldn't need those tests if it's very healthy. Some people like to feed their dogs dinner scraps which posses a higher risk for things to come later when the dog is old, but if the dog is walked each day, fed the right amount, never really fed scraps, active, brushed, bathed, etc. (which most people are willing to do those things for their dog(s)) I don't see the need for any of those tests. Though, the reasons why I wouldn't personally want to own a dog is:Originally Posted by sekaiNdobes
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As far as health testing on these puppies.... basing what I know of the three breeds in their makeup, I'd expect the following tests:
OFA Hips
OFA Elbows
Shoulder consult
BAER
Holter (performed annually, and before each planned litter)
annual CERF
TNS test
annual thyroid panel (through MSU or other OFA accepted lab)
Optigen (for collie eye anomaly)
MDS screening through WSU VCPL
And no, these tests are not included in yearly checkups.
-Have to do extra hard work to keep it healthy
-Pay expensive vet bills
-Get it shots
-Feed it everyday
-Let it outside
-Clean up the crap
-Clean up the puke
-Walk it
-Train it so it actually listens
I'm not a dog person at all, but I do find dogs to be very adorable. I just don't have the desire to own one when I'm on my own. It's just going to be me and the reptiles. That's all. I don't need anything else to satisfy myself. Snakes are 100x easier to care for IMO
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