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Ples · 10-29-2007, 09:28 AM

I cannot believe the AKC is allowing this. I currently have a litter of 3 of these puppies. While a couple of the pictures may depict color dilution alopecia, the third picture is without a doubt a puppy with hypotrichosis. In the last 2 weeks I have researched just about everything available on this disease, and YES, it is a disease. It is a disease that is carried by the females and passed on generally to the males. Females normally have full coats, while most males will be born with the alopecia. According to my vet, who says this is rare and has been doing research for me also, there are other health problems these puppies may have or develop. First, the hairless spots will NEVER develop hair and the skin must be carefully watched for exposure to sun and cold. Unless proper care is given to the skin for exposure, the puppies can develop sores which can become not only infected but quite odorous as well. Some puppies are born without claws and may never develop their teeth. I am currently in the process of reporting this breeder to the ACA, which is where my female is registered.

People PLEASE don't buy these puppies. If you promised to give one a good home and take proper care of the "bald" spots, I would gladly GIVE you one!! We are not breeders, and can't possibly keep 5 dogs. I know, everyone wants to see pictures, I have tried and tried and cannot figure out how to upload my pictures to the computer to post or e-mail them. I admit, I'm a true dummy when it comes to this stuff. What I would do if you are truly interested, serious inquiries only, is do it the old fashioned way and mail you pictures. I can't do this for hundreds of people though, so if you are only curious about their looks, please don't ask.

Can't someone please tell us how to stop these people?

10-29-2007, 09:28 AM	#15
Ples Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thurmont, MD Posts: 68	Rare I cannot believe the AKC is allowing this. I currently have a litter of 3 of these puppies. While a couple of the pictures may depict color dilution alopecia, the third picture is without a doubt a puppy with hypotrichosis. In the last 2 weeks I have researched just about everything available on this disease, and YES, it is a disease. It is a disease that is carried by the females and passed on generally to the males. Females normally have full coats, while most males will be born with the alopecia. According to my vet, who says this is rare and has been doing research for me also, there are other health problems these puppies may have or develop. First, the hairless spots will NEVER develop hair and the skin must be carefully watched for exposure to sun and cold. Unless proper care is given to the skin for exposure, the puppies can develop sores which can become not only infected but quite odorous as well. Some puppies are born without claws and may never develop their teeth. I am currently in the process of reporting this breeder to the ACA, which is where my female is registered. People PLEASE don't buy these puppies. If you promised to give one a good home and take proper care of the "bald" spots, I would gladly GIVE you one!! We are not breeders, and can't possibly keep 5 dogs. I know, everyone wants to see pictures, I have tried and tried and cannot figure out how to upload my pictures to the computer to post or e-mail them. I admit, I'm a true dummy when it comes to this stuff. What I would do if you are truly interested, serious inquiries only, is do it the old fashioned way and mail you pictures. I can't do this for hundreds of people though, so if you are only curious about their looks, please don't ask. Can't someone please tell us how to stop these people?