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Old 06-13-2009, 11:20 AM   #8
Mardelin
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Originally Posted by Jemma View Post
OK thanks. So if you breed before the age of 2, you really don't have all the clearances yet right? Wrong? lol I wonder how many breeders are honest enough to tell buyers that the parents have PREliminary clearances only?
There are a some differances between small breed and larger breeds. Genetic LP and Leg Perthes will show up at a very young age prior to the age of 9 months.....So, knees and Hips can be x-rayed and potential problems will be evident at a younger age.
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