A mutation is a genetic change that happens in particular species. There is a type of cat out there now that they call a Scottish Fold. It was developed from a cat that was born with folded down ears. They took that mutated cat and developed a breed out of it. I call it a disaster but that is beside the point.
I don't know if Minnie is a mutation. I have seen dogs that have poor coat quality but your Minne just looks like a short haired dog. It would take some in depth genetic study to find out if she was an actual mutation. I'm sure you don't want to do that but it sure is interesting.
Certainly whoever bred her should not repeat the breeding. I really think they should have warned you that she was not developing as other Yorkie pups would normally develop. You may have still taken her but at least you would have known that something was not right. As you know she is adorable but certainly not what you expected coat wise!
Would love to see the report and what type of test was done on her. I've never done one so it would be interesting to see a report. |