Do not be misled by breeders who do not do any genetic or health testing of their breeding stock because they believe that their breed is healthy and therefore there is no need to test.  Any dog of any breed, including mixed breeds, can have genetic defects.  No perfectly healthy breed exists without the potential of a genetic anomaly.  A responsible breeder will be knowledgeable about potential health problems in their breed and the recommended genetic tests available for their breed.

Visit the national breed club sites for health and genetics information:
Parent Club Websites
AKC Canine Health Foundation Resources
Purina Parent Club Partnership Program

Canine Health Resources
Breed-specific genetic testing (CHIC) - disorders listed by breed
Breed-specific genetic testing (PennGen) - disorders listed by breed
Breed Genetic Disorder Links
AKC Canine Health department
AKC DNA records
BAER Testing - deafness
Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) - eye disorders
Cardiac Exams - heart disorders
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) - cardiac, DNA, hearing, elbow/hip/knee/shoulder, skin, thyroid
PennHip - hip dysplasia
Thyroid Procedures (OFA) - autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism