Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxx  "Khloe's breeder allowed a professor that I know from UNC to come and take DNA samples which were returned in a week, "
*************
The method of the DNA Testing might have been the problem for the breeder.
DNA testing from AKC is what most breeders use. Professional and accurate AKC records and the ability to use DNA results from other generations for the test as well.
I dont think many breeders would not want a "professor"that the buyer "knows", instead of AKC doing DNA on their Yorkie puppies and his results, , if not accurate, being used to discredit or accuse .
It may be that she didnt want the puppy DNA done this way.
I wouldnt. .. |
I just wanted to throw in the fact that she wouldn't accept a deposit on the dog and wait the 8-10 weeks for the AKC to DNA the pup. And I didn't want to bring the puppy home before 12 weeks, and the puppy was ready to go by 9 weeks. I probably am a difficult buyer when it comes to high end purchases, and am probably a pain to deal with. However, I am not impossible, as I have had several positive experiences with breeders with my Westie that I had, my parti-recessive Yorkie that I have now (thus the reason that I needed a DNA on her), and the Biewer that I am getting in Nov. (I am on a waiting list, we've already gathered the DNA on the sire and dam and everything looks good). The reason that I am so concerned about gathering DNA is the high adopting costs. Many people assume that a high price means a quality pedigree, and that isn't always the case. I want to ensure that I am getting what I pay for; a genetically healthy pup, first and foremost. A companion that is a quality representation of the breed, as that is what I'm assuming that I'm paying for. My apologies to those that I have offended. As a buyer, I feel that I have the right to know what I am getting. And as a breeder, I'm sure that you all are just as selective, and I wouldn't expect you not to be.