I know only about SA , and it is VERY rare. Buy from a breeder who does testing for that condition. Also, buying a pup from older parents (3 years or more) who are healthy and tested that year would give even more reassurance
that parents do not carry any of the disorders that plague standard poodles.
You also have to keep in mind that NO breed is free of "problems". Going with the S. Poodle would be safer than most breeds though since thankfully they are not as much over bred as many other "popular" breeds.
Go to AKC official site and read about different breeds and you will see how many disorders and diseases "hunt" certain breeds. There are also great books like : "Your Purebred Puppy- a Buyer's Guide" that would give you many useful hints about choosing a pup and what breed would suite you the best on the long run.
If you are novice dog owner , than you should buy books about puppy care and training too : ))). Those books are very fun to read and extremely useful.
Also, find a breeder who is willing to be "on call" any time you have a question.
Wishing you best of luck in your puppy-search : )))) !!!!
that parents do not carry any of the disorders that plague standard poodles.
You also have to keep in mind that NO breed is free of "problems". Going with the S. Poodle would be safer than most breeds though since thankfully they are not as much over bred as many other "popular" breeds.
Go to AKC official site and read about different breeds and you will see how many disorders and diseases "hunt" certain breeds. There are also great books like : "Your Purebred Puppy- a Buyer's Guide" that would give you many useful hints about choosing a pup and what breed would suite you the best on the long run.
If you are novice dog owner , than you should buy books about puppy care and training too : ))). Those books are very fun to read and extremely useful.
Also, find a breeder who is willing to be "on call" any time you have a question.
Wishing you best of luck in your puppy-search : )))) !!!!
