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Originally Posted by Jemma  No I have no intention of breeding, lol. I was a breeder og Golden Retrievers for years and years. I was wondering really why breeders would breed before they get a final OFA which isn't until they are 24 months. Preliminary's don't count. Growth plates are open until then. I had 2 Goldens where preliminary's at a year showed good. By 24 months one was fair and the other borderline. So I know for a fact the bones do change.
I myself would not purchase a pure bred unless both parents were two yrs old and all clearences final. It's too scary.
Why would someone breed before 2 years? I guess I just don;t know the Yorkie breed. Are breeds different with the OFA. Are Yorkies able to clear under 24 months?
Thanks for your replies.
Carol and Jemma |
YTCA Code Ethics and Conduct state not prior to 2nd Season or 18 months of age. However, on an average most yorkie females don't come into their first Season until approximately 10 months or older. Therefore 2nd Season is closer to the age of 2. OFAing is the same in yorkies, at the age of 2.