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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. |
A breeder is not reputable if they breed a dog with problems and LP is a problem a very big and expensive one. LP can lead to ACL tears a big problem. My girl had to have surgery on both knees first one was for LP and a partial ACL tear $3,100 plus $500 pin removal and I forgot how much physical therapy was and that was 8 weeks of crate rest. Second knee was just for LP and that was $2500 plus $500 for pin removal and 11 weeks crate rest. It ticks me off when people breed dogs with issues like LP it is a huge issue with yorkies and they are just making it worse.
You want a breeder who knows there lines far back to know there are no genetic illnesses in the lines, AKC is the only reputable registry in the US, a pup should not go home before 12 weeks, they do not breed females under 5 pounds, they don't use words like micro, teacup and miniature, reputable breeders also have spay and neuter contracts and you can't just get breeding rights by paying a little more money, they also do not do puppies shots before 8 weeks, reputable breeders don't breed a lot of different breeds or mixes.
Even with an amazing reputable breeder sometimes things come up and that is why you get pet insurance. It's tough to find a reputable breeder but worth it.