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Originally Posted by gemy

Just for clarity; there is only "one" genetic condition that can now be tested for not just for Yorkies but for all breeds and that is Hyperuricosuria gene. If both genes are present the dog will have bladder stones. ONe takes a buccal swab and sends it into the Univ of Davis for testing about $65, and you do this before you breed.

There are many tests prior to breeding that can rule out if your breeding pair has this disease, and these tests should be done. How-ever it doesn't guarantee a recessive gene(s) for a particular disease is present or not. The best the best breeders can do is a) insure their breeding pair does not have condition a/b/c/ and b) throughly check the horizontal and vertical pedigree for any health concerns.

Thanks for clarifying!