06-10-2010, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mardelin 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. |   |
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