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Originally Posted by LadyMadonna51  So .. are any yorkies spared of this ?? Or is it all and every one ? If this is the case , why do breeders guarantee against this if it is all ? The breeder I used said she was shocked he had this ( his sister did too . ) and said I could return him for another puppy . Of course , I said "no thanks " which is what most want to hear I am sure . |
Yorkies, like any breed, are prone to certain genetic problems. A reputable Yorkie breeder will take precautions to make sure her puppies don't have luxating patellas. Did your breeder screen the parents by having their knees xrayed? Some Yorkie breeders take it a step further and have the parents CERF tested. Potential Yorkie puppy buyers should always ask to see documentation from the breeder's vet showing that the parents knees have been xrayed.
Even with careful screening, some Yorkies will develop luxating patellas from jumping on and off furniture. A vet should check the patellas on a puppy's first vet visit so it is easy to tell if the puppy was born with the slippage or it occurred later on.