Buying A Puppy Suggestions - continues

Teeth cleaning and x-raying for hip dysplasia is not necessary during the first year of a puppy’s life.  If there were any major deformities they should have been noted by your vet during their initial examination of your puppy.  Saint Bernard puppies grow so quickly that first year, that early x-raying will not give an accurate picture of problems.  If your puppy is lame for extended periods of time, or has difficulty getting up or down, then x-raying is beneficial; however it you have a healthy active puppy then this is not necessary till they are older.  Your puppy/dog has to be sedated for teeth cleaning or x-rays; this is not something you want to do more often than is absolutely necessary.

Brandykegs Saint Bernards