This can easily cost several thousand dollars. The breeder said both parent dogs had been checked by a vet, so I guess the pups should be healthy. Most vets are not experts in canine reproduction. They also may not want to lose business by telling their clients not to breed. No vet can tell that a dog is free of genetic disease just by looking at the dog.
Most genetic tests require special examinations by qualified veterinarians.
Your best bet is to know what genetic tests are needed for the breed that you are interested in, and to ask the breeder to show you the results of those tests. Links See the links on genetics Top of Page Only fancy show dogs need testing before they are bred. Genetic disease in dogs is devastating. Every year, uncounted families are heartbroken when their beloved pets are crippled from hip dysplasia, go blind from progressive retinal atrophy, are found to be deaf, die of cardiomyopathy, or suffer from many other disorders. By conducting thorough genetic screening programs, responsible breeders can greatly reduce their chances of producing an affected puppy.