When choosing a Mountain Doodle breeder, look for health testing on parent dogs, health guarantees, early puppy socialization, and willingness to answer questions about their breeding program. Key health screenings for Mountain Doodle parents include AKC DNA Profile, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, ACVO Eye Exam, Cardiac Evaluation and Degenerative Mylopathy (DM) DNA results for both SOD1-A and SOD1-B, or an at-risk result for either SOD1-A or SOD1-B registered with the OFA..
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