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Originally Posted by Ringo1  My Lucy is a poster child for why breeders should do genetic testing. She has MVD and luxating patellas in both knees that will eventually require surgery.
I bought her from a very nice breeder that breeds small litters in her home. No puppymill; she has to have a vet recommendation before you ever visit the pups. Adorable all of them and much loved by her.
But, evidently, she does NOT do genetic testing; and I think this is an important step. |
I totally agree that breeders should do genetic testing. But, I reiterrate, that there is no genetic marker that informs a breeder that the breeding pair are not carriers. They can both test clear, but the wrong two bred may produce a pup with a life threatening genetic defect. So, while testing is important, it is also important that a breeder knows their lines. And what is more important; is how a breeder handles a life threatening situation. Will they stand behind their pups.