Everything was tested and the breeder brings the mother and father of the pup with him when he visits. Both parents are 5 and 6 years old.
When i bought him i got many vet paper work with all types of testing done including the dewclaw removal when young. Never once had a problem with him at all. I hardly get to see the lil guy but my father has trained him now for tracking down deer in woods. He also only listens to commands in german.
Sounds like a great dog, and it is nice to hear of a GSD being given a job to do. They are great working dogs.