[mimimomo]

Originally Posted by gemy

Yet again I will continue to post that there are NO GENETIC TESTS for Yorkies that cover LP, HD, ED, Leggs Perthes, LS, MVD, Hypothryoidism et al.

There are how-ever screening tests that should be done on the breeding pair. BATS for Liver function sic LS MVD. Specific blood work for Thryoid problems. Eye exams for PRA and Cataracts. LP examination by Vets and submitted to the OFA.

Cardiac Problems - again Screening tests.

Hearing - BAER test


A genetic test for a simple autosomal dominate trait will tell the breeder if the dog has this prior to breeding the dog. There are very well known consequences and inheritance patterns for breeding a dog with such a condition.

The very most a breeder can do is screen for what they can, insure the other side of the breeding pair has indeed been screened, look at the pedigrees and health of offspring from each breeding dog, and then make the decision to breed or not.

In Summary there are as of yet NO Relevant Genetic Tests for Yorkies. Perhaps possible exception of PRA

gemy, what is HD & ED?