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Originally Posted by a2luckygirl  Wow- 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds- that is shocking way to high! I have looked at pups for about 8months- and I did notice the large amounts of problems- but never dreamed that it was this much higher for Yorkies! that is so sad- this is a sweet little breed- and this % should not be a fact! It really makes me sad!  |
Dr. Center is currently petitioning the AKC for funding to research the genes that cause liver shunt. Right now, there is no gene found to be linked with LS so all breeders can do is bile acid test and know that their lines are LS clear. Hopefully this research will find the gene that causes this problem so that breeders can more effectively screen their dogs before breeding.
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Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.