In addition:
The first thing one does is emerse themselves in the breed, study genetics, breeding and study some more. Work with experts to fix those problems.
A few years ago. Luxating Patella's were not being paid attention too by Yorkie Breeders. They were considered as a problem that plagues the Toy breeds. Serious Yorkie Breeders are slowly working LP out of the gene pool. They are testing (CERFs) prior to breeding and breeding dogs that have great knees and hips. It's working. It's being done with other diseases and issues. There is research being done today with such afflictions. Donations and partnership by the mother club is helping. It doesn't happen overnight. But, it is working. What doesn't help is breeders that breed just for $$$ with no concern in testing and improving the breed.
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