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Originally Posted by jencar98  And for those who think your health guarantee should be enough, that's good but there are many who don't stand behind their guarantee when problems with a sick pup arise. I've seen this happen too many times (even on YT). So those that keep talking about non-breeders not "walking the walk", etc. I would say there are just as many heartbroken yorkie owners out there who purchased sick dogs and they don't want to walk that walk again.
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I wish you could walk in OUR shoes....
The breeding pairs SHOULD be tested
But there is NO reason in my opinion to test puppies at such a young age
Unless there is reason to suspect that this may be the issue....
If the adults have been tested, chances are the puppy is healthy
WHY chance putting a little pup thru this when there are no indications that there is a problem.
Yes, theres a risk of health defects in a puppy.
Yes even in humans,theres a risk of health defects.
How about if it would be required that all pregnant women have amniocentesis?
Well you may lose the baby...BUT thats the risk
Not worth that risk to many....... I can assure you
I know of too many women who worried themselves to death about doing the "right thing" even when a genetic factor was there.
To some...it is not worth that risk when most are perfectly healthy babys
But to be TOLD to "do the right thing"
Sometimes we take that risk....
Then lose puppies...and other puppies almost die...huge vet bills
No one can imagine how attached we get to these little guys.
We love them. Most of us cry when they leave.
To have one die hurts us so bad....but to have one die because of a test that really doesn't always show for sure this early....and most of the puppies are fine if the parents test fine , Its devastating.
Even if they dont die...It hurts them bad...takes them so long to recoup from...
Its just not worth the risk.. |
I don't think that I have to "walk in your (breeder's)shoes" to know the devastation of losing someone (and I include dogs)that you love and to have sympathy for others that have lost. And, I do understand how attached you get to your babies, I would expect nothing less from a caring breeder.
Consider your statement about testing "all pregnant women"; I believe currently, testing is not recommended unless it is a "high-risk" pregnancy...which is the way it should be. And, with yorkies being ONE of the breeds that are "high-risk" for LS, would it not stand to reason that a potential owner would want to avoid LS if possible. I'm not saying to test all young puppies either, so don't get me wrong on that.....just that it's not wrong, if a breeder chooses to do so with puppies at 16 weeks and a healthy weight.
I guess more than anything, I would say for potential owners to KNOW YOUR BREEDER and for BREEDERS TO KNOW THEIR LINES.....and be ready to stand behind your puppies if a problem arises.
It seems as if this thread is one of those "us" against "them" threads and that is a shame because ultimately we all want the same thing - a healthy yorkie. And, IMO, if it weren't for bad breeders selling so many unhealthy dogs this conversation wouldn't have to take place.