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Old 07-01-2013, 02:44 PM   #10
Yorkiemom1
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Originally Posted by gemy View Post
There is an article here entitled Guide to Finding A Reputable Breeder

It is a good one.

What I highly encourage is that you get the actual pre-screening tests done. All of them actually can not be done by a general vet.

1. Pra test - you can do either the genetic test - which will confirm for you if your dog is a carrier. Or go to an opthamologist who will check the eyes, and test for cataracts as well as Pra Progressive Retinal Atrophy. Then you post the results on the CERF database

2. LP evaluation - forms for submission are found at www.offa.org

3. BATS testing.

4. HD evaluation this is an Xray and it is submitted to www.offa.org for grading/evaluation

5. Expanded Thyroid Panel Post results on www.caninehealthinfo.org

6. Hyperuricosuria genetic test forms found at Univ of Davis.


Responsible breeders do the testing!. I do encourage joining your local YT club or if a Toybreed club is closer join that one.

Also I would encourage you to go to local shows and meet your local YT breeders.

Also there are some good on line seminars on breeding, when I get the summary back from this organization I took the web in ars from I will try to remember to post back to this thread.


Please do, Gail....I have tried to get notes and the attachement from the vet and I can not get any response from them at all....

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