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Originally Posted by megansmomma  I think this last line in your post is especially important to the breed. Not only should a breeder be willing to take any responsibility necessary for a puppy if required but I would think they would also want to know about any genetic defects for future breeding. In order to assure that their lines are clear of defects I would think that contact with puppy owners would be necessary if they are selling at a young age (10 - 12 weeks) to ensure that as the puppy grows there are no issues of genetic issues unknown to the breeder from the breeding pair. Correct me if I am wrong but if a breeder were to find something genetic in their lines (or the lines of someone that they chose to breed with) that pair should NEVER be bred again. If the breeding pair were to continue I would think that over time the genetic issues could become worse.
When I am speaking of genetic issues referring to:
Liver Shunt
Luxating Patella
Legg Perthes
Seizure disorders
AAI
**just to name of few off the top of my head
So if these were present I would think that not only would a breeder want to know about any puppies but they would take action not to breed those dogs or littermates of those dogs with issues like those I have listed above.
Breeding is a two way road and for many reasons the breeder and owner should keep in contact. I feel it's very important to have a continued open communication between a breeder and owner. Breeding is a lifetime commitment and if you want your lines to be clean I would think that contact would be the only way to accomplish and achieve this outcome. |
I agree with this I really think it could help the breeder understand much better if there was a problem with their lines, I guess most don't even want to know! I remember asking one breeder if there was a certain condition associated with her lines, and she said, "I've never received any complaints." She really thought that meant she was in the clear. She admitted to never checking on any of her clients (customers) as well. I can understand a breeder who's just in it for a buck, never checking, but I really cannot understand why someone who's wants to do right by the breed wouldn't check up.