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Originally Posted by karen24  Sorry for so many questions, but here comes another....
I spoke with a hobby breeder that was recommended by a reputable breeder of champion dogs as also being very reputable. I liked this "hobby" breeder and she seemed very good, very caring over the phone. She told me she had to be honest and let me know that the father of her puppies has a "loose knee." She owns both parents of these puppies. What do you all think? Do I run for the hills or be glad I know and chalk it up as a common issue with Yorkies? If I pursue buying a puppy from her further, what questions should I ask? On one hand I was originally willing to accept a rescue pet and God only knows what problems I would have no idea were in a rescues genetics. On the other hand, should I be looking for a puppy with a clean slate in reference to genetics.....is there really such a thing? I feel like I'd like to know there are no genetic problems at all, but I am also trying to be realistic. Any advice would be appreciated. |
As KazzyK advised I would pass on these puppies. You may very well be purchasing an expensive and painful issue for your puppy. Surgery for this problem is limiting for puppies who need to be having fun adjusting to their new home rather than having to recover. Beside that, a really concerned breeder would not continue to breed with this stud, although she get points for being honest about it. I just would not knowing ky run the risk of putting my dog through this.
Keep looking -- the right pup is out there!!!!!!