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Originally Posted by dray Well this is a interesting breed and the breeders are even more interesting. I bought one puppy from a breeder and did return it beccause of the LP at about 5 months of age and was told that is is common and that if I was going to show this breed I would learn to slip one back in the ring . I do not except this in my breeding dogs, however it may show up on puppies I may have, down the road as it is so common. It can be very expensive to fix and I do not think any pet person wants this expence and the pain their dog goes through.
Even one of the very big breeders sold one to a friend of mine for show and breeding later, that were so bad, My only comment to her was, are you really going to breed her?? This breed has it share of problems this is just one of them, however I just say no to them. My vet checks every dog I buy and every puppy I sell, in hopes of doing the best job at this I can.
In my grooming shop I see a lot of ugly mouths on dogs that have been sold into pet homes of many different breeds, and you can see them even on people it happens, nothing is perfect and for sure, in this life. As breeders we just hope not to see this very often and to try and stop it if we ever do.
At least as a breeder this is my goal.
Debra Ray
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Hi, Debra.
I admire the fact that you find L.P. unacceptable in your breeding dogs. Yes, you are right, it is very expensive to repair. One of my Yorkies injured her knee, plus tore the ligament, and had to have surgery. We were very fortunate to have an excellent vet. She runs and plays as if she never injured herself.
I agree, it is a problem with the breed, along with bad bites, but hopefully, in the future, it won't be any longer.
It sounds to me like you are very careful in your breeding program.
Thanks for replying.
Sheila