Hi
Thank you. When I bought my last pup endorsements did not exist but both my dogs parents were tested & clear for one off private litter ,so my dog was hereditary clear.. I find it odd that only one is tested? That was why I checked the lineage/ health & it flagged carrier. Surely to reduce the risk? both parents should be tested routinely. An endorsement does not stop dog breeding? Ideally KC or non KC? It's probably the endorsement that highlighted this as I had not come across this before. I have not bought a dog for 13 years.
The reason I am asking is I thought I had found a nice KC pup was about to go and view( it was endorsed) I looked up the lineage dam & sire , to find one was a carrier. The carrier gene stopped me from buying. I just am thinking they should all be tested anyway? I am looking for another dog but would expect both parents to be tested? & hereditary clear. Yes ?
Sadly some people from the numerous adverts I am seeing for non KC "show cockers "will never be tested at all. Just getting my head around it! Thanks v much
Will wait to see any other replies.