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Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Poodle adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:
Addison's Desease (blood test)
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Juvenile Renal Disease (blood test)
Sebaceous Adenitis (by biopsy)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (genetic test)
(CT) [ {(HD)} {(VW)} {(CERF)} {(SA)} {(PRA)} {(THY)} {(ADD)} {(JRD)} ] Recognized sizes are Standard, Miniature, and Toy. Terms like "teacup" or "royal" do not represent any standard; they are "marketing" terms and may indicate sizes that are significantly off standard.