Originally Posted by
TanyaL
This is yet another reason to research the bitch and sire (the breeding pair). USually a perfectly healthy pair will not have a litter with genetic problems.
Unfortunately, it's not that simple. I, of course, don't know all genetic problems in all breeds, but the one I do know, there are some proven recessive problems. If the parents are only carriers, and do not actually have the disease, when paired, can create disastrous litters.
IMO, it's not worth the "usually," educate yourself on the breed you're considering