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Originally Posted by gemy  Thank you for posting the links that you have. I do have a question though when I went to the UK link and under health information on the Yorkie, I came up with no current Screening or DNA. I'm not sure is Liver Shunt, Luxating Patella not a relevant problem in the UK, vs a vs Yorkshire Terriers? Do breeders not BAT test their breeding stock?
The other report is very dense or at least long at 60 odd pages and I'm still working through it. |
Gail,
I also find it interesting that in European counties they don't have some of the stringent laws imposed on breeders as they do in the U.S. & Canada on age limitation for puppy sales. No minimum requirements on breeder's responsibilities.
It is also my understanding that a breeder in Europe also has no control such as limited registration. And they have what is kinown as stud auctions. To me if you don't have minimum guidelines, how can you even begin to have control health issues.
We in the US have established the CHIC Foundation. Yorkies will now have to undergo tests before a top dog can obtain top titles.