Quote Originally Posted by ESS-lover
Why I am even considering (not for the pup or fee) is the ability he has shown so far (still more training and field testing to come). His breeder has his parents and grandparents - all good/clear, etc on health tests - going back 4 generations all are healthy dogs and only 3 do not have FC to their credit....

Show conformation is out - he would fail miserably... LOL
Then if he does well in the field and is well behaved, and is negative for hip & elbow dysplasia and all other tests needed for ESSs, and if you want to breed him, then you have a good specimen. But only if you're going to do all of that.