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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford   I think my ideas are more along the thinking of the poster Gemy. I think the standard is fine. Except, I do not think docked tails should still be required. Natural tails should be permitted. |
This I agree with wholeheartedly!
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Real changes in my opinion need to be made by parent clubs. One way to cut out bad breeders would be requirements about health. Example: to register an AKC litter, parents (both) must be DNA tested pure bred and certified free from diseases listed by the parent club. With Yorkies it would most likely include, Liver Shunt, LP (slipping knee caps) and Blue Born mutation gene.
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Absolutely!
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Sadly Dog breeding is always done to better the breed. It is more about cuteness than health.
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I'm not sure I understand this statement? I guess it depends on your definition of
bettering the breed. To me, bettering the breed includes reducing the chances of illness and or chronic issues such as LP and liver shunts, as well as preserving the appearance.
One of my all time favorite movie quotes is:
"Just because it is doesn't mean it should be."
I don't believe in following anything blindly just because a group got together and said this is the way to be.