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YorkieRini · 12-13-2005, 09:33 AM

My contract is very standard. It covers 1 year hereditary or congenital. If a situation comes up I address it individually. I use my contract as a guide. Not to say well it's been a year so your Yorkie has LP now or LS too bad so sad..NOOO...I will be more than happy to look into it and have vet proof that is from hereditary and work on a compromise from there. A reasonable time frame like 2 or 3 yrs over my standard guarantee..I don't anticipate many problems. I have my parents screened before breeding. I do not compromise anything. So far I have not had any issues. No LP or LS and I've had 20 pups so far. The only thign that did come up was a cocci episode..and I paid for that. Even though my contract said I don't have to. It's all about being fair. And standing behind your pups.

As for LP my vet has told me that LP is hereditary it is not something acquired as a result of an injury. Now the same symptoms can result from a knee injury from jumping etc..to be certain if it's hereditary or injury related you need ot have Xrays done. Now, my vet is a reproduction specialist; the leading one in this country. He knows his stuff. So breeders may want to consider xraying to be certain it's a hereditary defect or as a result of injury.
My pups are evaluated 3 times at least all 3 times special attention is given to the knees. I also do a full blood panel and at least 3 full stool exams to cover cocci, giardia and othe rparasites. It's still not full proof but I am doign all I can to ensure the pup is health before leaving my home.

I also take a check list to my vet, he goes through and initals each thing he has checked. That' helps in showing that I do have everything examined.

Good thread kath!!

Hugs,
Irene

12-13-2005, 09:33 AM	#18
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	My contract is very standard. It covers 1 year hereditary or congenital. If a situation comes up I address it individually. I use my contract as a guide. Not to say well it's been a year so your Yorkie has LP now or LS too bad so sad..NOOO...I will be more than happy to look into it and have vet proof that is from hereditary and work on a compromise from there. A reasonable time frame like 2 or 3 yrs over my standard guarantee..I don't anticipate many problems. I have my parents screened before breeding. I do not compromise anything. So far I have not had any issues. No LP or LS and I've had 20 pups so far. The only thign that did come up was a cocci episode..and I paid for that. Even though my contract said I don't have to. It's all about being fair. And standing behind your pups. As for LP my vet has told me that LP is hereditary it is not something acquired as a result of an injury. Now the same symptoms can result from a knee injury from jumping etc..to be certain if it's hereditary or injury related you need ot have Xrays done. Now, my vet is a reproduction specialist; the leading one in this country. He knows his stuff. So breeders may want to consider xraying to be certain it's a hereditary defect or as a result of injury. My pups are evaluated 3 times at least all 3 times special attention is given to the knees. I also do a full blood panel and at least 3 full stool exams to cover cocci, giardia and othe rparasites. It's still not full proof but I am doign all I can to ensure the pup is health before leaving my home. I also take a check list to my vet, he goes through and initals each thing he has checked. That' helps in showing that I do have everything examined. Good thread kath!! Hugs, Irene Last edited by YorkieRini; 12-13-2005 at 09:36 AM.