"Vet checked" is not the same as genetic health testing for hips, eyes, and heart. Better Alternatives to Retail Stores
Use the AKC Marketplace or breed club registries to find breeders who invite you to their homes to meet the parents. pet stores to buy dogs
Many high-quality "designer" mixes end up in shelters through no fault of their own. "Vet checked" is not the same as genetic