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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  I totally understand truely I do but doing a BAT test is something to me is just very important and shouldn't be skipped. It is all very overwhelming but I just can't risk a new puppy owner maybe getting a shunt puppy. I know it's hard and yes there is no genetic marker yet but having a BAT test will at least give a peace of mind of some sorts...you really as a breeder wouldn't want to take that chance. When you enter into this you know the risks and do all that you can to ensure the best healthy pups.
Yes, it's VERY expensive to keep them but if it's truely what you want to do then I believe it's a must. That's why I don't breed but one litter a year. That way I have time to show and finish one before the next one comes about. We as breeders are responsible for any test that needs to be done to ensure a healthy puppy IMO.  Hang in there!!
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
I have dreamt of doing this most of my life but the truth is between the economy, the backyard breeders, and now the health issues I just don't know about hanging in there. Maybe Wolperts right, I should have started 20 years ago instead of having kids because trying to be a member of the dogfancy is no party now.