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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  Not necessarily. I would for sure spay and neuter the sire and bitch. But if you do your research and know the breeder and what they've produced and have done all the necessary testing then really you shouldn't have to worry about shunts or other genetic health issues. What I"m trying to say is this...If you are breeding correctly and all the testing has been done and if for some reason something arises you elimate it from your breeding program ie...all puppies from that litter, sire and dam and stop producing it. If you have to start over your breeding program then so be it. Most reputable breeders if something has arisen in their breeding program has stopped it and elimated it from their breeding program. I hope that made sense...
Donna Bird
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Donna would a breeder try and breed genetic health issues out of their breeding programme. I mean, if you had a litter, and only 1 puppy presented any difficulties, from a long line. Would they go ahead and breed the healthy pups. Just a curious question??? I hope this makes snese