Before buying the puppy, view the test results for the pup's parents for the condition of Hip Dysplasia. Check to see that the total score of both hips combined is not above 12, and that none of the nine individual criteria are above three.
Step 3. Elbow Dysplasia
Before buying the puppy, view and record the test results for the pup's parents for the condition of Elbow Dysplasia. Check to see that the total score of both elbows combined is as low as possible.
Step 4. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Before buying the puppy, view and record the test results for the pup's parents for the condition of Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). The DNA test results can show that they are either clear, carrier, or affected.
Step 5. Exercise-induced Collapse (EIC)
Before buying the puppy, view and record the test results for the pup's parents for the condition of Exercise-induced Collapse (EIC). The DNA test results can show that they are either clear, carrier, or affected.
Step 6. Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)
Before buying the puppy, view and record the test results for the pup's parents for the condition of Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK). The DNA test results can show that they are either clear, carrier, or affected.
Step 7. Compare test results.
Before buying the puppy, compare the test results for the pup's parents for the conditions of PRA, EIC, and HNPK against the table below to decide if the puppy is considered to be suitable for you, mainly ensuring that the puppy can not be affected by any of the conditions.
Step 8. Satisfied?
If you are satisfied with the results from the above, then you could proceed to buy the Labrador puppy.
