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Originally Posted by Suncera  yes he said at this stage Kendre I should not worry, everything looks normal growing, eating well, hair is fine, ... |
That's wonderful...so happy for you and Blue Ivy that she's just a pinch slower with walking and nothing more serious.
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Originally Posted by Suncera ... he just suggested that I get the DNA so that I can know for sure if she is truly a yorkie... |
You might check into some of the threads here about the DNA tests, also...I am not certain they are 100% accurate, if I correctly understand. Is there some doubt that she is truly a Yorkie? Perhaps I missed something somewhere...?
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Originally Posted by Suncera ...He also explained genetics in detailed something like Navillusc showed me but he went a little further until I truly understood it. |
It (genetics) is a bit complicated in its possibilities, technicalities, and issues, depending how deep you get into it, but it is fascinating and essential for practical application. I am glad he helped you...all I did was show you a very generalized overview of how genes (recessives) work, how Blue Ivy came to be, how you can be certain of the "carrier" status of both her parents, and what can happen in future litters under similar circumstances. It is important to possess some knowledge and understanding if you plan to breed seriously, and be taken seriously by other knowledgeable affiliates.
Please note that I am NOT a breeder myself although I do have welping experience, etc., and also I am NOT making any effort to speak for the "breeder" community or offend those wonderful people, some of whom are my friends, in any way...
I mean absolutely no disrespect when saying any of this...quite the opposite. You are making a heroic effort to turn a bad situation around and learning such things is a huge step in the right direction if your plan is to produce healthy dogs that conform to the standard. It also helps explain...to my way of thinking...'why' (at least in part) the "standard" exists...it gives you something to aim for in genetic conformation, mental, and color quality and helps reduce incentive to deliberately breed off-color (sometimes termed "exotic") and/or genetically impaired...including "blue"...Yorkies that may be un-healthy, un-sound dogs. Even if/when you do know, you can still have issues occur...which is really sad. I know I'd love to see perfect puppies and kitties EVERY welping!
Take care!