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Originally Posted by Geo39  Gemy:
Our son is not a breeder. He and his daughter have simply enjoyed their Yorkie so much that they wanted us to have the same opportunity. This was the only time he had planned to breed her - and she has subsequently been spayed. As for him helping out with any future issues, I can assure you that in the present economy we retirees are far better off financially than a lot of our kids - even with their engineering degrees!!! |
Awh okay, so you will be on your own in terms of health warranty/guarantee.
It sounds to me like you are doing a lot of research, which is a good thing.
Just to clarify something there is only one actual "genetic" test that has been developed that Yorkies can be tested for prior to breeding. And that is for the hyperuricosuria gene.
The other tests are done prior to breeding to see if the intended breeding pair are free of; LS< LP, PRA, hip/elbow dysplasia. then the health of the lines are looked at for eg; were the grandparents great grand parents free of the above. You also try to gather information on siblings and half siblings. Having said all of this; there is a program you can use to determine the breeding co=efficients to help you determine how "good" in this respect how healthy the pups will be.
Unfortunately we do NOT have good statistical studies for the Yorkie population as a whole on varying health issues; but here would be my top three concerns vs a vs health:
No 1 LP if Mom had LP with no siblings of hers with LP and none in the grand parents background...... Risk of pup 10-15% If Mom and Dad both have LP and LP is in sibling background, and say great grandparents background; that risk will jump up a LOT 40%
Now that doesn't quantify the grade of LP, the higher the grade the more serious the condition. A mild LP, with some common sense can be managed quite nicely over the lifetime of the pup.
No. 2 LS - how common is it? I've not seen really good stats on it; but I've heard as high as 33%. Here is where you really want to know the background health status of the pedigree. I certainly don't believe it is as common as LP.
No.3 Pancreatitis. This I'm sorry I have no facts or stats to share with you, but it is certainly a concern.
All breeds have their health concerns and challenges. What I think a fair statement is; is to be prepared that your Yorkie may have at least one health concern over their life.