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Originally Posted by kelkiss5  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 |
I can't speak for other breeders but if they are reputable and are doing the right thing they would spay and neuter the whole litter. Now if LP (Luxating Patellas) was the case, before spaying and neutering I would make sure it wasn't caused by genetics. LP can be caused by an injury. But serious health issues the whole litter should be spayed and neutered. I would only spay or neuter the affected parent if I knew for sure which one produced it but if I didn't know which one produced it both parents would be spayed and neutered and taken out of my breeding program. Again, I can't speak for other breeders but in my opinion that is what should be done.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers